Small ammunition pouch for a child serving as an infantry...
Small ammunition pouch for a child serving as an infantry grenadier in the Royal Guard, made of wood, black leather, and white buffalo leather; the flap is adorned with the coat of arms of France and a flaming grenade in each corner, made of stamped and gilded brass; complete with its white buffalo leather strap, stitched; body 14.5 x 7.5 cm; strap, 4.2 cm wide, approximately 59 cm long, with two attachment loops. (Gilding on the ornaments is worn).
Restoration period. Very good condition.
This small cartridge pouch belonged to the Duke of BORDEAUX.
PROVENANCE: auction in Vichy, March 10, 1990, lot no. 53.
Small ammunition pouch for a child serving as an infantry grenadier in the Royal Guard, made of wood, black leather, and white buffalo leather; the flap is adorned with the coat of arms of France and a flaming grenade in each corner, made of stamped and gilded brass; complete with its white buffalo leather strap, stitched; body 14.5 x 7.5 cm; strap, 4.2 cm wide, approximately 59 cm long, with two attachment loops. (Gilding on the ornaments is worn).
Restoration period. Very good condition.
This small cartridge pouch belonged to the Duke of BORDEAUX.
PROVENANCE: auction in Vichy, March 10, 1990, lot no. 53.
