Artillery Officer’s Epaulets, 19th Century - Lot 66

Artillery Officer’s Epaulets, 19th Century A pair of French artillery officer’s epaulets dating from the mid- or second half of the 19th century. The gilded metal plates are adorned with two crossed cannons surmounted by a flaming grenade, the emblem of the artillery. They are edged with thick, twisted fringes made of gilded metal wire. The backs retain their fastenings and fabric and leather reinforcements. The set shows signs of age, including wear, distortions, and missing sections of the fringe, as well as a patina resulting from age. Details: origin, France; branch, artillery; period, circa 1860–1890; type, pair of officer’s epaulets; materials, gilded metal, metal wire, fabric, and leather; decoration, crossed cannons and flaming grenade; dimensions, 16.5 x 10.5 cm each; condition: signs of age, irregular and partially missing fringes, patina, and signs of wear.