Regiment of the Swiss Guards of the King. ABSOLUTE MILITARY LEAVE GRANTED TO MATHIS WALTER, sentry in the Company of the Lieutenant Colonel, 1st August 1788. 18908-28
Two red wax seals (in poor condition).
The absolute leave is granted to MATHIS WALTER, sentry of the Company of the Lieutenant Colonel in the Regiment of the Swiss Guards of the King, native of Switzerland (Mimlisville), jurisdiction of Soleure. Aged 34 years.
Done in Paris on 1st August 1788.
H 21 cm x 28.5 cm.
Poor condition, folds, tears with losses, damp stains, repair on the back with tape.
* The colonel's company is the first company of each regiment, which "belongs" to the Colonel General of the army (infantry, cavalry, etc.) to which the regiment belongs.
Reference :
18908-28