"Pair Of Captain's Epaulettes, Model 1853-1870, Third Republic."
PAIR OF CAPTAIN'S SHIP'S EPAULETTES, MODEL 1853-1870, THIRD REPUBLIC. Model 1853-1870 epaulettes, Third Republic, in braid or with large fringes or say "with spinach seeds". Gilded brass naval anchor stapled to the body of each epaulette. Half-spherical buttons or stamped with the naval anchor. Black velvet lining. Good condition with very slight traces of oxidation from use. France.