"Sabretache Of The Grand Dress Of The Colonel Of Chasseurs Cheval Of The Imperial Guard, 1854"
SABRETACHE OF THE COLONEL'S FULL DRESS OF THE CHASSEURS À CHEVAL OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, model 1854, Second Empire. 30372Leather sabretache, flap covered with green cloth and edged with a double gold braid, inner braid 1 cm wide, outer braid 2.8 cm wide, and a third braid folded astride the outer edge. Center decorated with a gilt brass plaque stamped with the Great Imperial Arms, H of the plaque 17 cm, width 12 cm. Interior lining in green waxed leather with pocket lined with green velvet. H 29.5 cm (without the rings), width at the top 19.5 cm, and width at the bottom 24.5 cm. Three rectangular silver-plated brass suspension rings with rounded side edges.France.Second Empire.Very good condition, oxidation of use on the trimmings.