Two Prussian saddle cloths, circa 1900
Shabraque for field artillery personnel, made of fine dark blue wool cloth with red edging and a surrounding black wool cloth border (approx. 6 cm wide) that is also edged in red; two corners feature an applied stamped-brass crown with well-preserved gilding; lining of dark gray waxed fabric with a herringbone pattern; dimensions unfolded approx. 94 x 122 cm. Accompanied by a shabraque of black wool cloth with a surrounding gilded braid border; two corners feature an applied stamped-brass crowned cipher “FWR” with fine gilding; lining of dark gray waxed fabric with a herringbone pattern (belly strap attached); dimensions unfolded approx. 85 x 115 cm. The cloth on both items shows multiple holes and areas of damage, with clear signs of use and age. Offered in “as-found” condition from an aristocratic estate (castle find).
354423
Condition: III
Shabraque for field artillery personnel, made of fine dark blue wool cloth with red edging and a surrounding black wool cloth border (approx. 6 cm wide) that is also edged in red; two corners feature an applied stamped-brass crown with well-preserved gilding; lining of dark gray waxed fabric with a herringbone pattern; dimensions unfolded approx. 94 x 122 cm. Accompanied by a shabraque of black wool cloth with a surrounding gilded braid border; two corners feature an applied stamped-brass crowned cipher “FWR” with fine gilding; lining of dark gray waxed fabric with a herringbone pattern (belly strap attached); dimensions unfolded approx. 85 x 115 cm. The cloth on both items shows multiple holes and areas of damage, with clear signs of use and age. Offered in “as-found” condition from an aristocratic estate (castle find).
354423
Condition: III
