Exceptional Cartridge Pouch Belonging To A Colonel Of The Guard's Light Lancers

A remarkable piece of French military silverwork, this dress uniform cartridge pouch combines red morocco leather with sumptuous solid silver trim of the highest quality, bearing the hallmark of silversmith Louis-François Jarman.

The lid, richly chiseled in relief, features the crowned coat of arms of France, surrounded by lances and military trophies. A metal fringe outlines its perimeter. The pennant, woven from silver threads and red stripes, bears a plaque featuring the royal coat of arms and the crowned cipher of Louis XVIII.

During the First Restoration, the former corps of lancers of the Imperial Guard took the name Royal Corps of Light Cavalry Lancers of France. It had only one colonel: General Colbert-Chabanais, appointed to this command in August 1814, who retained it during the Hundred Days.

By its rank, its intended use, and the exceptional quality of its gold and silver work, this cartridge pouch belonged to the corps’ colonel. It stands as a rare and prestigious example of the grand French military uniform during the First Restoration.