December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
A very fine example of the narrow, buff leather belt closed with a "snake" or "S-clasp" as worn by French infantry officers, beginning c. 1780 and into the early 19th century (Petard). The clasp is silvered-brass and the belt is of whitened buff leather, 1 1/2 inches wide, with frog for sword sewn at the bottom on the left side. Purchased from John Bourne in 1999. CONDITION: Very good, the leather still supple, some of the silver finish has worn from the fittings, notably on one side.