"Spahis Officer's Belt Plate, Second Empire."
SPAHIS OFFICER'S BELT PLATE, Second Empire. 23845 Tray in gilded brass with smooth bottom, decorated with added elements in gilded brass. Framing stick decorated with a series of oak branches, in the center a five-pointed star surmounting a crescent, framed by two laurel branches. Full rear of its hook and its trigger guard, lined with red leather. H 5.4 cm, width 7 cm. France. Second Empire. In a perfect state. 
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