£180 - £220
Two Victorian General Officer’s Epaulettes.
An epaulette, dating from the 1830s or 1840s, with flat gold-laced strap, square -ended and edged with “corded Enniskilling”, bearing a gilt button and embroidered crown. Burnished gilt metal crescent containing a crossed sword and baton. 3 in. gold bullions, velvet lining with three metal eyes for laces (one lace absent); and another, probably slightly later, epaulette, similar to the previous item but with a slightly wider crescent with domed centre, containing the embroidered badges of rank. Never fitted with a button. Two pairs of metal eyes to lining, each carrying an original red attachment lace. Lace and bullions slightly dull, otherwise GC. In relic early shaped cardboard box, with a General’s sword-knot. (2 items)
The 1846 Dress Regulations specify the same badges of rank for Generals, Lieutenant-Generals and Major-Generals, rank being then shown in button spacing.
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