Arms, hunting weapons and military mementoes

Ordre du Dragon d'Annam, officer's badge in vermeil chased with openwork diamond points, gold and enamel center, enameled dragon, white rosette ribbon edged in orange, given as a military award before 1896. 90 x 48 mm. TTB to SUP

Very fine and rare knight's cross of the Order of Saint-Louis with royal crown, in gold, enameled, fluted ring; large ribbon with bouffette; cock's head hallmark; width 33.5 mm, gross weight 19 g. Restoration period. Very good condition An old handwritten note indicates that this cross belonged to Chevalier de GIGARD.

Gala chain in vermeil bearing three miniatures: a middle (low) class Kim Khánh from the Thành Thái era (1889-1907), with the formula GIA THỆN SANH NĂNG, metal tassels, Chobillon manufacture, 12 x 9 mm; a star of the Order of the Nichan Iftikhar of Tunisia with the numeral of M'hamed Bey (1855-1859); a badge of the Order of the Star of Anjouan. TTB

Croix de chevalier de l'ordre de Saint-Louis luxury model, reduction, in vermeil and rhinestones or brilliants, uniface, gold center, enameled; with its ribbon; width 19.5 mm, gross weight 4 g. Restoration period. Very good condition

Rare knight's cross of the Order of Saint-Louis with royal crown, reduction, in gold, enameled, fluted ring, bolted points; cock's head hallmark; with its ribbon; width 25 mm, gross weight 8 g. Restoration period. Very good condition

Gold, enameled knight's cross of the Order of Saint-Louis, strong fluted ring; large ribbon with silver fastening system; width 27.5 mm, gross weight 12.3 g. Louis XV period. Very good condition

Gold, enameled knight's cross of the Order of Saint-Louis, fluted ring; large ribbon with silver fastening system; width 29.5 mm, gross weight 17 g. Louis XVI period. Very good condition

Croix de chevalier de l'ordre de Saint-Louis, gold reduction, enameled, perpendicular hoop; width 20.2 mm, gross weight 8 g. (Without ribbon; small enamel chips). Regency period, 1715/1723. Good condition COLLECTION Paul DUBURE et Paulette SECRÉTANT DÉCORATIONS, ORDRES de CHEVALERIE Monsieur Paul DUBURE (1898/1959), a great collector of historical memorabilia, fought in the 1914/1918 war where he earned several commendations. He then pursued a career as a sales representative, until the 1930s when he became an antique dealer and opened a store on rue Dante in Paris. He became a reservist during the 1939/1940 war, when he was also commended on June 29, 1940. His daughter, Paulette SECRÉTANT (1928/2015), whom I knew well, had a store in Lyon, selling military curios and memorabilia, old weapons, decorations and orders of knighthood; she was a member of the Chambre nationale des experts spécialisés (CNES). On October 12, 2006, she entrusted us with the sale of her father's memorabilia, including a fine collection of German Empire headgear from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as historical kepi, including two by Marshal JOFFRE, one by General LECLERC and Marshal FOCH's Adrian helmet... Today, we present the second part of their collection of decorations, the first part having been sold at the March 5, 2024 auction; subsequent auctions will probably take place at the end of 2024 and beyond.

Grand-croix de l'ordre de la Légion d'Honneur, silver plate with diamond points, three-piece silver center, toggle pin and two hooks on back, signed: "OUIZILLE LEMOINE JOAILLERS BIJOUTIERS DE LA LÉGION D'HONNEUR RUE DU BAC N° 1 PARIS"; boar's head hallmark; diameter 92 mm, weight 69.7 g. Second Empire period. Very good condition.

Miniature reduction gold knight's cross of the Order of Malta, enameled, fixed crown, scallop shell and acanthus leaves on the hoop, thick model; width 13 mm, height 27 mm without hoop and 38 mm with hoop, gross weight 4.2 g. (Without ribbon). Probably Central European, 18th century. Very good condition.

Beautiful officer's flintlock pistol from the Manufacture de Versailles, octagonal barrel very slightly blunderbussed, bearing a groove for aiming on the first part of the upper side, the breech which was blued is fitted, on the left side, with a screw for cleaning the platinum-lined light, barrel stamped, on each inclined side, with the bar: "BOUTET" in a rectangle on a gold background, signed in gold letters: "BOUTET" and "À VERSAILLES" and numbered: "186", breech and muzzle decorated with a wide gold fillet, that of the end carries an adjustable front sight, length 24 cm, caliber 12 mm rifled hair; breech tail also bearing a throat and a fixed frog; flat-bodied plate decorated with grooves at the rear, signed: "Boutet à Versailles", swan-neck hammer, scroll bassinet, hammer clamp numbered: "2", adjustable trigger tail; plain and cut iron fittings, the two counterplate pieces are cut and finely engraved with fleurons, foliage and a cartouche with two houses, oval cap nail chased with facets; walnut stock with short shaft, squared grip, the ebony cap-forming end is cut with a wave-form motif; overall length 37.5 cm. Late First Empire period. Very good condition. BOUTET Nicolas Noël, born 1761 † in 1833, famous director of the Versailles factory, from year II to 1818; he worked mainly on weapons of reward, weapons of honor and luxury weapons, both bladed and firearms; the latter have achieved worldwide renown, thanks to their quality of execution and the originality of their models. He had a manufacturing depot in Paris, 1236 rue de la Loi (rue de Richelieu) in Year XI, then 87 rue de Richelieu in 1807; in 1823, as a private harquebusier, he was found at 23 rue des Filles Saint-Thomas, where he worked until 1831. He had a son, Pierre Nicolas, born in 1786 † in 1816, which sometimes explains the inscription: "BOUTET et fils".

Roland Bonaparte's gift to Captain Galli Chamelot Delvigne type 1874 officer's revolver Six-shot, 11-73mm caliber. Round barrel with thunderbolt engraved "H FAURE LEPAGE A PARIS", stamped "CHAMELOT DELVIGNE". Fluted barrel. Ebony stock plates. In its varnished walnut veneered case, decorated with brass fillets, embellished with a shield "A Mr Le capitaine Galli Souvenir affectueux Roland Bonaparte" sheathed in mauve velvet, marked in the lid "H. FAURE LEPAGE PARIS". With key. Circa 1885. B.E. Fine scratches. Bronze finish (some wear). There are several officers with this name in Corsica. However, it could refer to Dominique Jean GALLI (1841-1906), captain in the 113th infantry regiment, knight of the Legion of Honor (1886), captain from 1881.

Gold, enameled knight's cross of the Order of Saint-Louis, fluted ring; very damaged rosette ribbon; width 36 mm, gross weight 18 g. Louis XVI period. Very good condition

Arab scimitar sword Gilt brass mounting. Flanged handle and two-quillon guard ending in melon-ribbed spheres. Curved oxidized blade with counter-edge. Brown velvet scabbard with three gilded and cut brass fittings. 19th century. A.B.E.

Brown Breveté" Lagreze system percussion revolver Six-shot, 11 mm caliber. Flared barrel, engraved "Brun Bté à Paris". Marbled walnut stock plates. Circa 1850-1860. E.M. (uniform pitting, mechanics to be revised).

Officer's flintlock rifle from the Manufacture de Versailles, octagonal, slightly blunderbussed barrel, blued, signed on the upper side: "BOUTET DIRECTEUR ARTISTE", fixed thunderbolt frog, adjustable rear sight, 14 mm caliber, hair rifled alternating with nine large rifling marks, 48 cm long; plain breech; flat-body lock scalloped and cut on the rear, signed: "MANUFRE À VERSAILLES", swan-neck hammer, adjustable trigger tail; cut-out iron fittings, engraved counterplate screws and rosettes; cheekpiece walnut stock, carved with foliage, checkered grip; fruitwood ramrod terminating in turned iron tip; overall length 86 cm. (Blue probably reworked). Directoire period, circa 1795/1798. Very good condition. This rifle model is close to those offered by the Manufacture de Versailles to the Directors, but a little simpler.

Officer's cross of the Imperial House of Education of the Legion of Honor, in gold, enameled, surmounted by the imperial crown, enameled gold center, marked on the circumference of the obverse: "MAISON DE ST-DENIS" (for young girls), on the reverse: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE" and "LÉGION D'HONNEUR"; owl hallmark on the ram; rosette ribbon; width 35 mm, gross weight 18.7 g. Second Empire period. Very good condition

PRÉSENT CARTIER OFFERT PAR LA REINE ELIZABETH II (1926-2022) - Tie pin in 9k gold with Queen Elizabeth II's cipher, in its original red morocco case from Maison CARTIER, London, also stamped with her cipher in gold. It is accompanied by a letter addressed to Seaman Claude Sellier, signed by his secretary Edward Ford, thanking him for the success and safety of Her Majesty's stay aboard the "Borde Fretigny". Paris, April 11, 1957. H. 6.6 cm. Gross weight: 1.25 g.

Bài of mandarin member of the Academy awaiting the Emperor's orders, ĐẢI CHIẾU, mandarin of the 9th degree, 2nd class. Cut-out ivory plaque edged, engraved characters meaning "to treat according to the statutes" (jurisconsult). Red suspension cord with tassel and gold, red and green silk passementerie bow. Partially faded ochre. 85 x 61 x 39 mm, gross weight: 36.73 g

Grand officier de l'ordre de la Légion d'honneur plaque in silver cannetille, three-piece silver center with profile of Henri IV, paper back; diameter 76 mm, gross weight 13 g. Restoration period. Very good condition.

Barrette of silver (800th) and enamel reductions of French and foreign Orders, including: Légion d'Honneur; Crown of Italy; Saint Sava of Serbia; Benin; Ethiopia; Belgium; England (missing and one element to be re-soldered). Gross weight: 15.90 g. Length: 12 cm.

Gold, enameled knight's cross of the Order of Saint-Louis, fluted ring, bolted points; width 34 mm, gross weight 10 g. (Minor flaws in the white enamel). Louis XVI, Restoration period. Very good condition

Model 1822 T Bis marine percussion pistol, barrel stamped and dated: "1824", serial numbered: "277"; stamped lock plate, unmarked (removed at time of conversion); brass fittings, cap stamped with anchor, stamped iron bridles, belt hook and ramrod; walnut stock. (Crack at the rear, at the level of the cap screw). Restoration period, Second Empire. Good condition.

Croix de chevalier de l'ordre de Saint-Louis, reduction, gold, enameled, fluted ring; ram's head hallmark; with a small rosette-shaped ribbon; width 21 mm, gross weight 7.5 g. Louis XVI period. Very good condition

Kindjal" Caucasian dagger Double-riveted handle and brown leather scabbard with embossed decoration, entirely covered with silver damascened iron decorated with foliate scrolls. Gutter blade. Length: 50 cm. B.E.

Uniface medal or badge of the Association des Vainqueurs de la Bastille, oval medallion with bélière, in gilded brass, engraved with laurels, silver center representing the seal of the Vainqueurs de la Bastille; beautiful knotted ribbon, blue with white and red edges, embroidered with a medallion in gold thread, tied by a tricolor ribbon, representing, in the center, the three orders with a red heart in the middle, it is marked below, in gold thread: "Liberté - 14 JUILLET 1789"; height 55.5 mm, width 41 mm. Revolutionary period. Very good condition.

Gold knight's cross of the Order of Saint-Louis, enameled, bolted points; the fleurs-de-lis were transformed in an unusual way and not removed completely under Louis-Philippe; with its ribbon; width 30.5 mm, gross weight 8.2 g. (Some enamel missing from the centers). Restoration period, Louis-Philippe. Good condition.

Important oriental saber of a senior staff officer Handle with ebony plates (cracked), two rivet buttons and lanyard eyelet. Guard with long double chain, two straight quillons ending in olive, circular spider web in the center. Strongly curved, damascus-backed blade. Metal-stitched chagrin-covered wooden scabbard with chased and engraved brass cap and bolt, fully debased on the obverse and decorated with foliate scrolls. Two bracelets with amati backgrounds, decorated with leonine bullheads on the obverse and four-lobed foliage on the reverse. First third of the 19th century. A.B.E. (blued steel strip for blade passage to be reattached)

Strong officer's saber known as the "petit Montmorency", brass, chased and gilded single-branch guard with shell, "climbing lion" model, holding a club topped with a Phrygian cap and crushing a dragon with its hind legs, one of which is resting on a barrel, openwork top, shell-shaped quillon, lion-head pommel, fully filigreed spindle; strong, almost straight blade, engraved on one side with a flaming grenade and the inscription: "La PATRIE", a trophy of arms and below a fleur-de-lys, on the other side, a trophy of arms and the inscription: "La Loi" and below leafy friezes; leather scabbard with three gilded brass fittings, decorated with fillets; blade width 45 mm, total length 89.5 cm. (A small accident at the junction of the shell with the plate; leather probably slightly later). Revolutionary period, circa 1790/1792. Good condition.

Set of cookie statuettes: putti, children, soldier, couple... A lot of church vases and stoup from the 19th century are attached. All in mint condition. And a set of metal boxes

Consulat-Empire saber, officer's model With scabbard. Length with scabbard: 104 cm. Blade alone: 90.8 cm.

Award hunting dagger, silver-plated brass hilt, "S"-shaped quillons chased with a deer foot, keyboard chased with two hunting bodies and a stag's head, cap in the shape of a feline's head with a return adorned with a medallion surrounded by pearls, horn spindle ; yatagan-type blade with a strong throat etched with trophies and foliage; chagrin-covered scabbard with two silver-plated brass fittings, back of cap engraved: "Gd Collège Stanislas - 1ère Section - 2ème Prix d'Armes - Mr Jouart - 1869 - Profr Mr Bertrand", buckle entirely embossed on both sides with foliage and foliate scrolls, stinger in the form of a fluted button; length 67 cm. (Slight damage to the leather at the tip). Second Empire period. Very good condition, needs cleaning

Jaeger" shotgun, South Germany or Bavaria circa 1830, indirect percussion system. Barrel rifled with sides, out of spangled damasks, trimmings out of silver with low title (for solidity). Stock carved with the leafy god of the forest (Nordic legends), embellished with a notepad box (leather or parchment discs used to surround the bullet to force it into the rifling of the barrel). The butt cheek (walnut) is carved with a stag, and the grips are carved with scales and acanthus leaves along the length of the barrel, ending in a silver mouthpiece. Fine engraving of a deer quenching its thirst at a spring on the trigger guard. Counter plate depicting roosters. In the Empire or Restoration style. Very fine chased lock, the striker representing a dragon, damascened in gold and silver (the tail a snake) the mechanism of protection of the chimney is assembled with spring with roller (roulette) and represents a snake. At the back, a boar's head in gold and silver damascene. The internal mechanism is in perfect condition and the parts are mirror polished. Streicher trigger system, with adjustable trigger using the rear screw and lever. Original ramrod with silver truncated end cap. Weight: 3.50 kg Shipping unavailable Area: Allemagne Sizes: L 1130 MM Condition: At first glance: good condition

Red and gold silk banner with Lenin's effigy in honor of his Communist Party. "Proletarians of all countries, unite". Verso "Under the idea of Leninism and Marxism. Under the leadership of the Communist Party forward to victory". Size 127 x 160 cm. (Wear, stains, holes, pulled threads).

Rare knight's cross of the Royal Order of the Two Sicilies from the time of Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, gold half-size, red enameled branches, surmounted by a fleur-de-lys and an articulated royal crown, enameled gold three-piece centers, on the obverse a fleur-de-lys and around the inscription: "FELICITAT. REST. X. K. J. MDIIICXV", on the reverse a running horse, above the Crinacrie and, around the motto: "FERDI. BORBO. UTRIUS. SICIL. R. P. F. A."; blue ribbon; width 26 mm, height 39 mm, gross weight 5.6 g. Period, Sicily, 1815. Very good condition.

Member's sword of the Institute of Egypt Mother-of-pearl plate spindle decorated with a motif of Isis Pharia. Chased and gilded brass mounting, single-branch guard decorated with a fleur-de-lis motif. Chased, openwork palmette keyboard. Triangular Solingen blade, engraved and one-third gilded. Remains of a leather scabbard with gilded brass cap (buckle missing). Restoration period. E.M. (broken pin, oxidation)

Glaive de sous-officier type 1816, brass hilt, crosspiece adorned with a fleuron and two palmettes, handle with bordered scales, round pommel chased with a rooster in a medallion; blade model 1816 with three grooves; leather scabbard with two brass fittings; length 67.5 cm. (The scabbard comes to within 5 mm of the hilt, the leather has probably dried). Louis-Philippe period. Good condition.

Officer's belt plate from the 1st cuirassiers regiment known as "de la Reine", in chased and gilded brass, with the arms of France and Savoie surmounted by the royal crown. France and Savoie, surmounted by the royal crown; 74.5 x 86.5 mm. Late 19th, 20th century. Very good condition

Pair of naval officer's flintlock pistols with reversed locks, converted to percussion, type 1779, known as "à tête de chien de mer", one of the barrels is signed: "MANIE À TULLE - TORDU", 14 mm caliber; left and right locks with round bodies; brass fittings, iron belt hooks; walnut stocks with short shafts, carved with a dogfish head, silver eyes; fruitwood ramrods with blond horn tips; length 25.5 cm. Late 18th century. Very good condition.

North African dagger, known as Koumyah Blond horn handle. Chased silver frame and scabbard. B.E.

Uniform sword Watermarked spindle. Brass mounting, pommel with Phrygian cap, single-branch guard, damaged bivalve shell. Blade with median flat, engraved "VIVE LE ROI". (LE ROI faded, pitting). Revolutionary period. E.M. SF.

Fireman's helmet, crest model adorned with foliage, Minerva brass bomb; eagle plate marked: "DEVOUEMENT. SRS POMPIERS DE DUN LE ROI"; stamped brass hinged visor adorned with two crossed axes and oak branches; brass stamped scale chinstraps, black horsehair chenille, red horsehair plumeet. (Missing interior; plate probably reassembled in the Second Empire; one chinstrap cord damaged). Louis-Philippe, Second-Empire period. Good condition Canton of Dun le Roi, renamed Dun sur Auron in 1880, Cher department, between Bourges and Saint-Amand-Montrond.

Saxon infantry spiked helmet, model 1895 Leather shell. Brass snap ring. Saxon coat of arms. Cockades with the arms of the Reich and Saxony. Leather cap and chinstrap. Marked "56.5". E.M.

Large pair of present-day percussion pistols, for the Middle East or North Africa, long burnished barrels engraved with swarms and fleurons, gilded flats on top, gilded and engraved breeches, length 35.5 cm, caliber 15.5 mm; engraved and gilded breech shanks; arabesque-engraved front locks, signed: "LEPAGE MOUTIER ARQR DU ROI"; beautiful gilded brass fittings, cut, engraved and chased with clouds, strong long-eared caps; walnut stocks with long shafts carved with foliage and adorned with enamelled pastilles in the manner of Turkish tufenks, gilded brass thumb pieces, cut-outs, the barrels are secured with drawer keys, on a silver background; fruitwood ramrods with brass tips; overall length 53.5 cm. (One of the pistols is missing nine lozenges; one counterplate screw head is damaged). Period, France, Paris, probably for Turkey, Louis-Philippe. Very good condition.

Excellent blade wakizashi saber with original polishing, hamon or hardening mark clearly visible. Original Koshirae (garrison, hilt and scabbard set). Tsuka or handle covered with shark skin or galuchat, with black silk ito. Tsuba or handguard in black iron. Saya or lacquered sheath with some flaws. Keep the Kogatana (small knife placed in the handguard). Japan, 17th-18th century. 61.5 cm long without sheath.

Ngân Bài d'officier de la garde du Palais commandant quatre compagnies, TRUNG VỆ - TỨ ĐỘI SUAT ĐỘI. Oval plaque consisting of two silver leaves, the characters embossed, the reverse engraved with the hallmark of characters generally corresponding to the gross weight. Minor damage to two tassel supports. 74 x 54 mm, gross weight: 13.1 g Very good to very good

Croix de chevalier de l'ordre de la Légion d'honneur, 4th type, silver, enameled, bolted points, enameled gold centers in two pieces; lictor beam hallmark; with its ribbon; diameter 35.5 mm, gross weight 16 g. (Slightly missing enamel; twisted trigger guard). First Empire period. Good condition.

Excellent blade wakizashi saber with original polishing, hamon or hardening mark clearly visible. Original Koshirae (garrison, hilt and scabbard set). Tsuka or handle covered with shark skin or galuchat, with black silk ito. Tsuba or handguard in black iron. Saya or pod from a later period. Japan, 17th-18th century. 64 cm long without sheath.

Infantry officer's saber in the Imperial Guard infantry pattern Squared wooden handle. Brass mounting, single-branch guard with two diamond-shaped pommels. Hollow-face cavalry blade (remnants of bluing, orange peel metal). Partly 19th century. E.M.

Sabre lighter of the Imperial Guard type, for the National Guard Leather-covered handle with filigree. Brass mounting, single-branch guard. Reassembled with a Solingen blade, engraved and one-third blued. Circa 1830. A.B.E. SF. (winding)