Lot 6565
Prince Ludwig Ferdinand of Bavaria (1849–1949) – Cap and epaulettes for the uniform of the Order of Santiago
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
white hexagonal hat of fine white cloth (isolated losses), the edges trimmed with red cord, a red tassel at the crown, the white silk lining with red embroidered initials “LF” beneath a crown. Accompanied by two red shoulder straps lavishly decorated with silver cannetille and silver mesh with sequins. In the original matching wooden hat box (width 31 cm) with wine-red covering (rubbed), and carrying handle. Partly slightly damaged, Signs of age and wear. Ludwig Ferdinand of Bavaria was a German physician, Prince of Bavaria, Infante of Spain, and a General of Cavalry; he also served as a general in the Medical Corps of the Royal Spanish Army and as an honorary surgeon to the Royal Spanish AcademyCondition: II - Questions about the lot?
