SWORD KNOT FOR MUSKETEER SABRE, 2nd COMPANY OF THE KING'S MILITARY HOUSE MUSKETEERS, model 1814, Restoration period. 32737-2
Made entirely of silver trimmings. Flat cord, width 1.8 cm, woven in the specific pattern of the King's Musketeers' braids. Tassel with braided lizard body, specific to the Musketeers. Soft fringes known as "well ropes." Cord length 42 cm. Tassel height 4.5 cm. Fringes of 3.5 cm.
France.
Restoration period.
Good condition.
NOTE:
This sword knot is the specific model for the Musketeers of the 2nd company when made of silver trimmings (or the 1st company in gold trimmings). It is an extremely rare item of which only two examples are known to date.
Reference :
32737-2