BELT BUCKLE OF THE SECOND COMPANY OF THE KING'S MILITARY HOUSE MOUSQUETAIRES, "Black Musketeers", model 1814, First Restoration. 30089
Rectangular copper with silver plating belt buckle, H 7.8 cm, width without curvature 8.3 cm and 9.5 cm with the curvature. The plate is of a specific construction for this model. The center is cut to receive a motif in the shape of a fleur-de-lis Cross of Musketeers, with gilded ribbon and fleurs-de-lis on a sanded silver background. The plate is embossed in relief at the cut corners of the cross with a quintuple flame, bordered by a fine protruding molding. On the back of the plate, the central motif is fitted and welded, and the entire plate is covered with a layer of tin.
France.
First Restoration (1814-1816).
Very good condition, missing the two buckles.
Reference :
22255