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Title French Marines gorget, Napoleon III
Nationality French
Period c 1854-71
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This relatively uncommon piece, worn by officers of the French Marines, is of two-piece brass construction (with traces of fire gilt finish) and has its original cloth liner and the remains of its gold bullion suspension cords. Examples of this can be found in 'Le Hausse-Col Francais' by Bertrand Malvaux and Michel Petard (Editions du Canon, 1997).

There is a small dent to the body of the piece, just below the anchor, and the bulk of the gilt finish has been polished off. Otherwise it is in excellent shape.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Badges : French : 19th Century]

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I have in the last six months inherited my late father Alan Swain's police memorabilia collection along with much paperwork receipts etc. I would like to pass on to you my thanks for such good dealership with my father going back to the late 80s and well into the 1990s.

Laurence Swain, UK, 20.08.2016

The knot has arrived safely and it looks great thank you.

J G, New Zealand, 06.02.2012

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