Small General's Uniform Worn From 1813 To 1815. First Empire. France.

Made of blue de France cloth, buttoning straight down the chest to the waist and flaring out at the sides of the thighs.
Collar of blue de France cloth, edged with gold-threaded trim featuring oak leaves and acorns.
The facings, made of the same cloth, are embroidered with gold thread in the form of oak leaves and acorns.
On the front, on the right side, the coat is fastened with nine large uniform buttons, spaced at equal intervals from the base of the collar to the waistband.
On the back, there is one button at each hip. Near the shoulder armholes, an embroidered epaulet loop made of blue French cloth is sewn on. In the four corners of the lapels on the back panel, a dazzling helmet resting on Jupiter’s sparkling spindle and wings is embroidered in gold braid.
The generals’ uniform buttons are made of gilded brass; and are embossed with a shield bearing the imperial eagle with a crown, set upon a lictor’s fasces topped with a plumed helmet, with a cluster of flags in the background.
The interior lining of blue French cloth is complemented by white canvas on the back and sleeves.
Pair of general’s epaulets; embroidered with twisted scrolls and gold sequins. Badge featuring a shield edged with godrons and adorned with two sewn-on silver stars.
Set in good condition.
France. First Empire, circa 1813–1815.