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22-05-12, 05:53 PM
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mystery epaulette
Hi, possibly the forum may help. Would love to pos i.d. this remnant of an old metal epaulette. The silver metal cross has a central fleur-de-lis. I suspect it may be Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (Bourbon Rule), mid 19th century, but would really appreciate any info. Rgds, GTB
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22-05-12, 07:21 PM
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Just for the sake of it, have you considerd it being from one of the Germanic/Austro-Hungarian regiments due to the Teutonic type of cross. Even the Tzarist Russians had similar crosses, although I must admit that the Fleur de Lys at that time was much used by Royalist France and the Two-Sicilies.
What are the other designs on the branches of the cross? Or are they just floral/leaf patterns? Rgds, button_guru ------------------------- Buttons aren't just a hobby!
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23-05-12, 05:24 AM
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Hi. thanks for yr input. I have considered both Prussian & Imperial Russian as potential source, with the latter as most likely. However, the Bourbon claim is stronger although I have not found this precise insignia in my research. The decoration of the cross arms is leaf pattern. Rgds, GTB.
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