French Army Grenadier Officer Epaulettes Second Republic early 19th century uniform 25 mm x 35 mm

25 mm x 35 mm pressed aluminium with pin

likely issued to an enlisted man of the 21e Régiment d’Infanterie de Ligne

56 x 41 mm

a known supplier of uniform insignia and ceremonial embroidery in the interwar and early Third Reich period

Die stamped on white metal

French Army Grenadier Officer Epaulettes Second Republic early 19th century uniform 25 mm x 35 mmA pair of original French Army Grenadier officer's shoulder epaulettes. Probably Lieutenant grade. Second Republic. Each approx. 20 x 13 cm. In gold ribbed cloth and trimmings, composed of an epaulette with soft bullion wire fringes and a counter epaulette. Dark blue black cloth lining. Each with a gilded brass button stamped with a flaming bomb. Mounted slider maker marked G. G. LYON. Surface discolouration, moth nip to reverse wool linings. The edge