May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
Framed Napoleonoc War hand colored field map. Site 19" x 21 1/4". Overall 33' X 35 1/2." The back is visible for viewing as matted. On the back is a period label; "Armee's de L'Empire et Prussienne en Saxe a VoIR". Germany/Saxe Campaign. On the front is a brass plaque that states "NAPOLEONIC WAR COURIER'S FIELD MAP / CIRCA 1805". Cities shown on the map include Bayreut, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Holfield, Marchsberg and many others. Also depicts the route of forces through this area. CONDITION: Very good, showing original folds. There is an old overlay, appearing to be wax, highlighting the route used by the troops. Frame shows some flaking on edges of both sides. DRG