Lot 343
A cartridge box with bandolier for a high officer of the cavalry, 2nd half of the 19th century
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A102m | Live auction | 258 Lots
Description
The rigid case covered with black leather and lacquered in red on the inside. Lavish and heavy gilt, non-ferrous metal fittings on the lid, the sovereign's cipher "VR" below a crown framed by gilt laurel leaves, above which the appliquéd crown of the Prince of Wales with silver feathers. The sides of the box embellished with appliquéd, gilt laurel leaves. The bandolier in black leather, a multi-piece, ornate, intertwined frieze in gilt, non-ferrous metal mounted on the front. Ostentatiously decorated buckle with crowned cipher "VR". Comes complete with both silver cleaning pick chains, the crown of the Prince of Wales and the Welsh motto "ICH DIEN" on the fitting. The tip of the closure flap torn off (enclosed separately, repairable). Slightly damaged in places, signs of age and wear. Dimensions of the case 16 x 9 x 4 cm. Unsurpassed, high-ranking cartridge box of rare splendour.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
