French Second Empire, Unknown Officers 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: $125.00

Original era manufacture. A convex gilded brass buckle with clipped corners and recessed edge, displaying a silver washed rooster standing upon crossed fasces. Multi piece construction, light age and wear. I have seen online reference to this pattern buckle as M1848, worn by the Garde Nationale.