A National Guard flagpole, 1830–1848
A National Guard flagpole, 1830–1848
Non-ferrous metal, gilded (worn). Made from two hollow sections soldered together at the sides. A finely relief-carved Gallic rooster with a laurel wreath, a cannon, and a cannonball, surmounted by the motto “ORDRE PUBLIC LIBERTÉ.” Partially slightly damaged; shows signs of use and age. Height 29 cm. Accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity by Charles Bouche.
Condition: II
A National Guard flagpole, 1830–1848
Non-ferrous metal, gilded (worn). Made from two hollow sections soldered together at the sides. A finely relief-carved Gallic rooster with a laurel wreath, a cannon, and a cannonball, surmounted by the motto “ORDRE PUBLIC LIBERTÉ.” Partially slightly damaged; shows signs of use and age. Height 29 cm. Accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity by Charles Bouche.
Condition: II
