Lot 6860
A Prussian Guard du Corps GDC Kettle Drum Banner
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Red velvet with a 2 cm wide silver trim along the top edge; five panels featuring silver borders and 3.5 cm long fringe along the bottom edge. The outer panels display the Prussian heraldic eagle—featuring a gilded crown, orb, and scepter on a silver shield beneath the royal crown—surrounded by an order chain and decorative silver cord. Two crowned panels feature the Guard Star executed in silver bullion embroidery; the central panel displays the crowned cipher "WR II" in silver bullion embroidery. Five red-and-silver tassels; reverse side of red leather with five leather loops for the drum. 59 x 36 cm. Highly ornate execution.Condition: I - Questions about the lot?
