February 24-26th 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/24/2017
A pair of mid- to late-19th century French artillery officer's epaulettes, each with gold lace strap with embroidered shield within crescent and gold bullion fringe of 3/16 inch diameter. Buttons ends mounted with extremely convext, gilt buttons bearing device of crossed cannon surmounted by a flaming bomb. Brown woolen lining on underside, with silvered attachment hooks bearing a knights-helm touchmark. In original cardboard and wood box with lid. Small damage to inside of box. Otherwise, very good to excellent condition.