French M1862 Enlisted Engineer Corps Brass Buckle
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $95.00

Original era manufacture. Heavy cast brass buckle as worn by the Sappers and Pioneers of the French Army during the reign of Napoleon III up to the beginning of WWI. Nice brass patina to the buckle surface with minor nicks and scratches from service wear. During this era the French Army made great use of a variety of attractive brass buckles marked with specific corps insignia. The buckles generally are reasonably priced for their age and form the basis for a very interesting collection.