"National Guard Flag Spike, July Monarchy. 28833"
FLAG PIKE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD, July Monarchy. 28833 Exemplar in embossed brass in two parts welded back to back to obtain the round boss patterns. H 51.5 cm. It represents a pike in the shape of an openwork point of the Gallic rooster placed on a flaming torch holding in its talons the terrestrial globe stamped with the inscription "LIBERTE" (front side) and "ORDRE PUBLIC" (back side), H of the pike 29.5 cm. France. July Monarchy. Good condition but incomplete with the large oak and laurel crown which was present at the base of the pole.