Saddle Cloth For Light Cavalry Of The King's Military House, 1814 Model.
SCHABRAQUE FOR THE KING'S MILITARY LIGHT CAVALRY, 1814 MODEL.
France, period of the 1st Restoration
Cloth, leather, trimmings
Dimensions (folded): Width at top: 95 cm – Width Bottom edge: 110 cm
Large piece of scarlet cloth, edged with a gold-colored trim.
The panels are lined with cut-out brown leather.
On the front and on each side, a fleur-de-lis is embroidered in gilded silver passementerie, thread, cannetille, and sequins, surmounted by a royal crown.
On the back, a sparkling thunderbolt is embroidered, surmounted by two intertwined “L”s made of gilded silver passementerie and topped with the royal crown.
It is fully lined with white canvas striped in blue and white.
Overall in good condition; slight oxidation from age and wear on the embroidery; a few minor moth holes. Minor restorations.
Ref.: 7550
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Good condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1841742
Availability: In stock
