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Title Second Empire officer's gorget
Nationality French
Period c 1860
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Nice example of a French officer's gorget as worn between 1854 to 1871. Silver eagle bolted on to a brass backing plate (formerly gilt) with one tie and bullion pompom surviving.



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[Militaria : Badges : French : 19th Century]

testimonials

The buckle arrived today, thanks for the fast dispatch, a nice addition to my collection

L M, Channel Islands, 09.04.2016

Just a quick line to advise that the badges have arrived in good condition and I am very pleased with them.

Thanks again for your prompt and kind attention.

P M, Australia, 03.10.2012

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