Asymmetrical red tapered grenades on varied backgrounds. Troops. Price by pair. New old stock. WWI .

Vintage military specialty badges, new old stock. From the David company, active between 1848 and 1960.
This type of grenade is for personnel not yet assigned to a regiment. Red is for enlisted personnel.

Gold embroidered grenade on a horizon blue background. Shooting prize. New old stock. WWI .

Antique specialty badges, new from stock.
Made by David Company, active between 1848 and 1960.

Military telegraph operator's badge. Lightning bolt and red star/horizon blue cloth. WWI .

Antique specialty badges, new from stock.
Made by David Company, active between 1848 and 1960.

White trefoil epaulettes on a black or sky blue background. Third Republic. New old stock. Produced by David company. Price per pair

Length 155 /160 mm.
Width minimum 50 mm, maximum 90 mm.
These shoulder pads have never been worn, but over time they may have gotten dirty or the thread may have shown localized signs of weakness, we are selling them as is.

2 french infantry officers sabres. 1821 without scabbard and 1882

It's not brand new, it could use a good cleaning, but the price reflects that. There's a small piece of leather missing from the hilt of the 1821 model, and a dent on one of the branches of the 1882 model.
The 1882 model was the standard-issue saber for infantry officers during the First World War.

3 african weapons

It's not brand new, it could use a good cleaning, but it's inexpensive.

The cross-shaped sword is a Tuareg takouba, the weapon of choice for warriors, some of whom were still wearing chainmail and other equipment used by knights during the Crusades at the beginning of the 20th century, equipment that had somehow ended up in Africa.
Sometimes takoubas are fitted with good old European blades, but that's not the case here.
The sword with its checkered scabbard is quite impressive for a collector.
We're also including a dagger with a flaming blade, which, contrary to some false claims, wasn't designed to make straight holes when its user was trembling!
Its scabbard is made of engraved black leather. For a beginner's collection, it's quite eclectic and worth a look.

Musician's specialty badge. Red cut-out lyre, edged with gold thread on blue wool cloth. WWI

Antique specialty badges, new from stock. Lyra is the symbol of musicians
Made by David Company, active between 1848 and 1960.

Military telegraph operator's badge for "chasseur d'Afrique". Embroidered sky blue star on thunders/yellow wool. WWI

Antique specialty badges, new from stock.
Made by David Company, active between 1848 and 1960.

Pair of officer's collar badges of the 107th Heavy Artillery Regiment in scarlet cloth and embroidered with gold bullion thread. WWI

Antique specialty badges, new from stock.
Made by David Company, active between 1848 and 1960.

Pair of triangular tabs for "Saxe" collars. Winged lightning bolts and the number 20 in blue/horizon blue. Price per pair. WWI

Antique specialty badges, new from stock. From the David Company, active between 1845 and 1960.

1 st class miner or grenadier or bombardier of infantry NCO. WWI. Price by one

Star on thunders in gold lined by red, on horizon blue wool
Production des Éts David

Badge for grenadier 1923 Type. Blue on horizon blue

Made by David Company. Note red spots inside blue of grenade

Set of 3 embroidered and gradient specialty badges. WWI

On three wool backings in three shades of horizon blue.
Two moth-eaten badges: a Chauchat operator and a non-commissioned officer instructor for machine gunners.
The third grenade badge is embroidered on a wool strip that has been joined to a second strip. The stitching at the base of the flames is visible.
Interesting nonetheless as relics...and significantly less expensive.

Driver's collar tab. Embroidered with an "A" in red silk thread on a green background! Only one available

Antique specialty badges, new from stock.
Made by David Company, active between 1848 and 1960.

Pair of staff secretary collar insignia. New old stock. White/horizon blue lightning bolts.WWI

Antique specialty badges, new from stock.
Made by David Company, active between 1848 and 1960.

Artillery observer gunner, NCO. WWI. Small gold and red grenade on lightning bolt . Only one on stock.

Made by David company on black wool

Machine gunner badge for troop. Crossed barrels in red on blue. WWI

Made by David company

Artillery observer gunner, troop. WWI. Small red grenade on lightning bolt

Made by David company on black wool.

Infantry Wireless Telegraph Badge, Troop. Yellow on heather blue. Price per Unit

Yellow on dark blue. Troop.
Price for oine badge with inscription TSF

Machine gunner badge for NCO instructors. Crossed barrels in gold/various colored wool. WWI

Made by Éts David. Weak moth attacks

Badge of OPTICAL TELEGRAPH. Troop. red/horizon blue

Blue on horizon blue.

Insigna of SERVICES des PROJETEURS ELECTIQUES-ELECTROMECANICIENS

Made by David company for 2 different ranks.

Insigna of specialist of NCO of wireless telegraphs of Marine. WWI - Gold on dark marine -Very good condition

For NCO. Specialist of wireless telegraphs. Gold on very dark marine wool.

Badge of OPTICAL TELEGRAPH. Troop. Blue/horizon blue

Blue on horizon blue.

Infantry Wireless Telegraph Badge, Troop. Red/horizon blue

Red on blue horizon. Troop

Machine gunner non-commissioned officer badge. Gold/black wool. Per unit

In dark marine/black wool, with gold thread cannetille trim.

WWI. Badge of Machine gunner Chauchat. Gold embroidery/horizon blue .

Made by David company during WWI.
Very good condition

Pair of badges for car driver collars. Red embroideries. WWI

Made by David company.
Right and left side are mirrors of each other

Gunsmith sergeant badge. WWI. Price per unit

On dark blue cloth, attribute with crossed rifles and grenade in "gold" thread .
Made by David company

Insigna of specialist of NCO of wireless telegraphs of Marine. WWI - Gold (oxydized) on dark marine

For NCO. Specialist of wireless telegraphs. Gold on very dark marine wool.

Insigna for CRAPOUILLOT for NCO

Trench artillery badge in horizon blue cloth and gold cannetille. Light moth attack..

Banknote of 100 Fr Bonaparte 1962. Nice condition . Price per unit

Banknotes, highly prized by collectors. They are in nice condition.
Few pinholes or stains, but visible creases.

Embroidered badge of the 2nd Lancer Regiment (probably Belgian), and preparatory work. 10 x 12 cm

Badge with two crossed spears and number 2.
We enclose two pieces of fabric ready for embroidery, over 100 years ago, with the cardboard that was placed underneath the embroidery.
A rare example of the preparatory work for embroidering specialty badges.

Tunic badge of NCO of SERVICES des PROJETEURS ELECTIQUES-ELECTROMECANICIENS on black wool . Price per unit. WWI

Model in dark marine, almost black cloth, embroidered with golden lightning bolts on scarlet silk.

Insignia for mecanician, NCO. By one

Gold thread on very dark marine/black

Insigna RADIO-TELEGRAPHISTE of Marine. Red on dark marine. WWI. PRICE PER UNIT

Specialty of wireless telegraphs, attribute in red silk thread on very dark blue/black cloth...

Banknote of 100 Fr Bonaparte 1961. Nice condition.Price per unit

Banknotes, highly prized by collectors. They are in nice condition.
Few pinholes or stains, but visible creases.

Capote de médecin de l'armée de la 1ère Armée, "Rhin et Danube". WWII, libération de la France

Pour une taille 48 soit un 96 de tour de poitrine théorique, mais portée sur une veste qui pouvait être épaisse.
En pratique le manteau peut être porté jusqu'à un tour de poitrine de 104 cm, sans veste en dessous...pour ceux qui voudraient le porter dans la "vraie vie".
État neuf. Un manteau très proche a été largement étudié par un site de référence que nous vous invitons à consulter largement.
https://www.passionmilitaria.com/t43026-capote-1-er-armee-doute

Banknote of 100 Fr Bonaparte 1962. Very nice condition

Banknotes, highly prized by collectors. They are in very good condition.
Virtually no pinholes or stains, barely visible creases, crisp and marked to the touch... The price is commensurate.
Issue No. G.4-10-1962-G has a small tear in the upper right corner of the front, but it's barely visible.
They were clearly rarely used.

Banknote of 100 Fr Bonaparte

Petits prix pour ces billets très prisés des collectionneurs, ceux ci ont du "vécu".
Nombreux trous d'épingles, taches, petites déchirures mais sans manques de papier, pliure marquée...Prix en rapport

Bayonet for Lebel rifle. So called Rosalie. With quillon.

Model 1886 bayonet for Lebel model 86/93 rifle with quillon. Hallmarks on the guard.
At the beginning of the Great War, bayonets were delivered with a quillon, which had a nasty tendency to get caught in barbed wire.
The quillon was quickly removed to avoid this type of inconvenience. Models with a quillon were therefore significantly rarer than those without.
Gradually, assaults were carried out without rifles or bayonets, which were too cumbersome in the narrow trenches.
The soldiers set out armed with a short, sharp-edged shovel and strings of grenades, which they threw into the enemy trenches.
The survivors were finished off with shovels. These moments reached a level of horror unique to the First World War.

Functional push button, global good condition.

Set of 5 french medals : Médaille de la Grande Guerre, croix de guerre 14- 18 et 1939, médaille militaire, médaille de l'UNC.

All original pieces with proper ribbons.
Médaille de la Grande Guerre.
Croix de guerre 14- 18.
Croix de guerre 1939.
Médaille militaire.
Médaille de l'Union Nationale des Combattants.

Baionet 1st third XIX th century

Total length 525 mm, including 470 mm blade.
Good overall condition, numerous markings.

Rosalie. Bayonet for Lebel rifle. Quillon removed. Bronze grip. Oxidized scabbard.

Bayonet for Lebel 1886 type. Modified by suppression of quillon. Brass handle, some oxydization on scabbard and guard, other parts OK.

Saint Helena, original decoration with old ribbon.

Attributed during second Empire to survivors of the Grande Armée.
Bronze, ordonnance type 31,3 mm.

Braid Bride gold and silver for Lieutenant-Colonel - 36 mm - Manufactured before 1960 - Price per meter.

Braid Bride for Lieutenant-Colonel, very fine antique metal manufacture.

Produced by Établissements David, active since 1848.

Baïonette Rosalie, WWI - All black, including blade.

This model is not rare, but in this condition it is a truly exceptional piece.
The blade is phosphated and the scabbard is also blackened.
It appears to be a ceremonial piece; the quality is exceptional.
Length 65 cm. Only one piece available.

Bayonet for Lebel rifle. So called Rosalie. No quillon. Blackened scabbard.

Model 1886 bayonet for Lebel model 86/93 rifle without quillon.
Brass hilt, blade in its original length, in very good condition.
Functional push button.
Numerous markings, good overall condition.

Braid Bride gold and silver for Lieutenant-Colonel - 30 mm - Manufactured before 1960 - Price per meter.

Braid Bride for Lieutenant-Colonel, very fine antique metal manufacture.

Produced by Établissements David, active since 1848.

Braid Bride gold 3 black rays - 30 mm - Manufactured before 1960 - Price per meter.

Braid Bride, very fine antique manufacture in metal.

Produced by Établissements David, active since 1848.

Braid Bride gold for Commandant - 34 mm - Manufactured before 1960 - Price per meter.

Braid Bride for Commandant, very fine antique manufacture in metal.

Produced by Établissements David, active since 1848.

Braid Bride gold for Commandant - 33 mm - Manufactured before 1960 - Price per meter.

Braid Bride for Commandant, very fine antique manufacture.

Produced by Établissements David, active since 1848.

Braid Bride gold - 60 mm - Manufactured before 1960 - Price per meter.

Braid Bride for Colonel, very fine antique metal manufacture.

Apparently used in the Belgian army, it can also be used to make a background for french "Ancien Regime" epaulettes.

Produced by Établissements David, active since 1848.

Braid Bride gold for Colonel - 36 mm - Manufactured before 1960 - Price per meter.

Braid Bride for Colonel, very fine antique metal manufacture.

Produced by Établissements David, active since 1848.

Braid Bride Gold 1 Red thread - 10 mm and 12 mm - Manufactured before 1960 - Price per meter.

Braid Bride Gold 1 Red thread, very fine antique metal manufacture.

Produced by Établissements David, active since 1848.

Braid Bride Gold 1 Red Ray - Manufactured before 1960 - Price per meter.

Braid Bride Gold 1 Red Ray, very fine antique metal manufacture.

Produced by Établissements David, active since 1848.

Braid Bride Light fake Gold - 6mm - Manufactured before 1960 - Price per meter or per 33 meter

French officer’s braid, fine antique manufacture.

Produced by Établissements David, active since 1848.

Braid Bride Gold for French Officer - Manufactured before 1960 - Price per meter.

French officer’s braid, very fine antique metal manufacture.

Produced by Établissements David, active since 1848.

Lot 3: 18 copper pieces on the theme of music. Circa 1900. Including mercury gilt, silver plated and enamelled

Made by Établissements David, this brass piece features a music theme, primarily for use in competitions or as decorative accents.
True gems with beautiful carving and meticulous finishing.
Original small labels!

Mini strap for children's sword set. Senior officer. Price by one

In the photo, it looks like a real strap, but the entire strap, including the cord, measures between 24 and 26 cm.
Perfect for adding a saber to a set, just like the ones made to complete the little uniforms given to children in the 19th and mid-20th centuries.
Produced by Éts David...Each one has its own little period label.

Medal of fighters of 1870:" Oublier, jamais" (never forget).

Attributed to all soldiers who fought during war of 1870 France/Germany.
" Oublier, jamais" means "never forget".

Set of 3 powder/lead flasks.

The ornate model is likely an Italian copy of an American model.
The leather bulb is also designed to dispense shot.
The third one is seized.

Lot 2: 27 copper pieces on the theme of music. Circa 1900 - Raw copper/brass

Production of David company, in brass, on the theme of music, mainly to be awarded during competitions, or as a decorative embellishment.

FRANCE. Half ball ancient buttons for artillry, 17 mm size. Old new stock

Nice to replace lost buttons on an original uniform or for collection.
Not new, some possible oxydation.

Épée de cour à fusée de nacre, Espagne 1820

Un de nos clients (espagnol) a eu l'amabilité d'identifier cette épée, tout à fait dans le style des épées françaises produites entre 1810 et 1830.
La lame provient d'ailleurs de Klingenthal.

Set of 11 buttonhole badges, some embroidered, music theme, circa 1900

A highly decorative piece from Établissements David, circa 1900.
The lyre symbolizes music.

Lot 1of copperware on the theme of music. Circa 1900. Including 1 ammunition pouch.

Production of David company, in brass, on the theme of music, mainly to be awarded during competitions, or as a decorative embellishment.

Regulation pompoms for bachis, made before WWII

Produced by Éts David.


In short, sailors often purchased their pompoms with their own money, and you can come across extremely varied types of pompoms. Depending on the fashions of the time, sailors enjoyed wearing models that were quite different from the standards of the time.
Here are some notable examples.

Regulation pompoms for bachis, made before 1960.

Produced by Éts David.
Until 1870, the color of the pompoms, also called "shock absorbers" because their function was to cushion the impact of bumping one's head on the gangways, was blue and red!
The regulation of March 27, 1858, even specified:
"This puff is composed of 112 strands of blue thread and 76 strands of madder thread."
The puff remained two-tone until February 21, 1870. The regulation then specified that it was composed of "150 strands of madder thread."
The sailor's red pompom is therefore a relatively recent appearance, and its purchase or manufacture often remained the responsibility of the sailor, who was expected to have time at sea, possibly to do it himself...
In short, sailors often purchased their pompoms with their own money, and you can come across extremely varied types of pompoms. Depending on the fashions of the time, sailors enjoyed wearing models that were quite different from the standards of the time.
Here are some notable examples, more recent than the other models from Ets David that we also offer.
The " fastening system runs right through the pompom, and the top of the fastener is sometimes visible at the top of the pompom.

Naval officer belt plate fronts to be stripped, priced per unit. Made around 1900

Among the supplies we acquired from Ets David, there were pieces that needed finishing, but were never finished because the model was discontinued or the market was taken over by a competitor.
The stamped pieces we offer are of very high quality, but the fastening system that allowed them to be used was never welded to the back.
Each plate still has a beautiful effect for creating maritime-themed decorations...or any other use you may find pleasing.
We deliver them to you with a layer of oxidation that is about a hundred years old.
We cleaned the one in the middle of the photo (cleaning product for brass + brush + 5 minutes) as an example, but the condition in which we deliver these plates is that of the other plates in the photo.

Puffs for naval caps = Regulation pompoms for bachis approved in 1915

This type of pompom was approved by the maritime authorities in 1915.
The border features loops that one would not expect to find on sailors' pompoms.
Until 1870, the color of the pompoms, also called "shock absorbers" because their function was to cushion the impact of bumping one's head in the gangways, was blue and red!
The regulation of March 27, 1858, even specifies:
"This puff is composed of 112 strands of blue thread and 76 strands of madder thread."
The puff remained two-tone until February 21, 1870. The regulation then specified that it was composed of "150 strands of madder thread." The sailor's red pompom is therefore a relatively recent appearance, and its purchase or manufacture often remained the responsibility of the sailor, who was supposed to have time at sea... Except when repainting the boat, which was a major occupation for sailors.
In short, pompoms of extremely varied types can be found, and depending on the fashions of the time, sailors delighted in wearing designs that were quite different from the standards of the time.
Here are a few notable examples.

Brazilian naval officer's belt buckle + 2 saber holder + button, old production, as new. Limited stock - copie

Very beautiful buckle made by Établissements David a few decades ago.
The quality of the gilding is exceptional, same for the silver parts.
For the collection, or to wear currently to close a modern belt, you have little chance of finding buckles of such quality on the market.
Diameter of the circular part: 50 mm. Width available for belt passage: 43 mm (rectangular parts)Très belle boucle fabriquée par les Établissements David, il y a quelques décennies.
La qualité de dorure est exceptionnelle, idem pour les parties en argent.
Pour la collection, ou pour porter actuellement pour fermer une ceinture moderne, vous avez peu de chance de trouver des boucles d'une telle qualité dans le commerce.
Diamètre de la partie circulaire: 50 mm. Largeur disponible pour le passage de la ceinture: 43 mm (parties rectangulaires)

Cutlass, french type 1833. Without scabbard

Regulation type 1833.
Painted steel, Curve blade engraved with an anchor, and indication "Manufacture Royale de Chatelleraut, mars 1841".
Blade 67 cm. oxydized

Set of 2 Couesnon bugles.

These bugles are dented (see photos), so inexpensive, and sold as is.
Couesnon brand, which was the preferred brand in the army, so much so that the term "Un Couesnon" was used to refer to a bugle.

Set of 2 Swiss backpacks, suitable for use as panniers on a motorcycle!

The Swiss army kept in its stocks backpacks very similar to those of the Wehrmacht during the Second World War, the outer part retaining its fur-covered skin.
Clever people often try to pass them off as something they are not, except that the Swiss cross is usually stamped on the inner canvas.
These bags are excellently waterproof... Which a Swiss customer found very appropriate for equipping his motorcycle with these two bags diverted from their original function.
We therefore supply these two bags with a metal piece designed to attach the bags to a motorcycle luggage rack, which will customize it in a totally original way, but you can also separate the two bags to collect them individually.
Not sure your children will appreciate them as school bags, but they could be part of a collection, or used in entertainment, as a substitute for bags of other nationalities and other periods.
Fair condition.

Leg prosthesis

War produces its share of cripples, and we have encountered various prosthetics, wheelchairs, and other items in collections to illustrate this phenomenon.
We found this artificial leg, which we thought might be of interest to enthusiasts. Produced after World War II. Used condition. Some drips.

Puffs for naval caps = Regulation pompoms for bachis, 1913 model and before. Non-contractual photo. Price by one

As you can see on the sample plate (not for sale) from the port of Rochefort dated 1913, this type of pompom was approved by the maritime authorities.
The border features loops that one would not expect to find on sailors' pompoms.
Until 1870, the color of the pompoms, also called "shock absorbers" because their function was to cushion the impact of bumping one's head in the gangways, was blue and red!
The regulation of March 27, 1858, even specifies:
"This puff is composed of 112 strands of blue thread and 76 strands of madder thread."
The puff remained two-tone until February 21, 1870. The regulation then specified that it was composed of "150 strands of madder thread." The sailor's red pompom is therefore a relatively recent appearance, and its purchase or manufacture often remained the responsibility of the sailor, who was supposed to have time at sea... Except when repainting the boat, which was a major occupation for sailors.
In short, pompoms of extremely varied types can be found, and depending on the fashions of the time, sailors delighted in wearing designs that were quite different from the standards of the time.
Here are a few notable examples. Colours can be slightly different and also aspects of wool. We deliver them as we found them.

Badge for officer of the SUBMARINE PERSONNEL. Embroidery: 85 X 70 mm. Very limited number

Gold embroidery on a dark blue background.
Dimensions of embroidery, including thunders: 85 x 70 mm

Badge for ARTILLERY NCO "Crapouillot" (Personnel of a 58 mm battery). PRICE PER UNIT. WWI

Badge for ARTILLERY officer "Crapouillot" (Personnel of a 58 mm battery), gold embroideries

Pair of collar tabs of the AFRICAN TROOPS in sky blue cloth

Crescent attribute in golden cannetille.

Badge of the COLOMBOFILES PERSONNEL of the Corps of Signals. Very limited quantity

Blue silk embroidered on horizon blue cloth, the pigeon's eye in red silk thread.

MODEL-TYPE attribute for ELECTRO-MECHANICIANS

MODEL-TYPE attribute for ELECTRO-MECHANICIANS, troop model. With its unopened sealed cardboard from the Ministry of War.

Old fencing weapons: 3 types + massk

For collection, or as pieces of antique fencing equipment, we offer a small selection of fencing equipment used at the beginning of the last century, or even earlier.
A foil with a figure-8 hilt, blade signed Coulaux et compagnie in Klingenthal.
A sword with a beautiful knuckle decorated with double black braiding, PION Paris blade, octagonal pommel.
A saber with a checkered wooden hilt, blade with no identifiable markings.
We add a mask, bordered with red leather

The set is generally in good condition, with just a little attic rust to remove.

Badge for officer of the SUBMARINE PERSONNEL. Embroidery: 55 X 70 mm. Very limited number

Gold embroidery on a dark blue background.
Dimensions of embroidery, including thunders: 55 x 70 mm

Set of 4 foils

We propose 4 different interesting types.

Validated sample of aircraft mechanic's chest badge, 3/7/58

Produced by Éts David, approved by the central establishment of the Air Commissariat in 1958.
By purchasing this set, you are purchasing the standard model approved by the military administration at the time.
Only one for sale.

Pair of shoulder straps: administrator or commissioner of the french navy.

Dark blue cloth embroidered with silver cannetille.
125 x 70 mm, each.

First Empire model ship's/boarding saber with 1833 model blade and new scabbard

Rare ship's or boarding saber with a First Empire pattern hilt (a pinhead-sized hole in the shell is noteworthy). The quillon is cut into a palmette, a characteristic of the First Empire.
675 mm curved blade with markings on the spine: "Manuf de Chatellerault...", which remain illegible. Rust and talc on the blade, easily cleaned.
Chatellerault manufactured the blades for the boarding sabers between 1835 and 1861, so the blade is indeed of the 1833 pattern.
It no longer has any visible punch marks and has been thoroughly cleaned; the two regulatory anchors are, however, visible on both sides.
When the ship's saber pattern was changed in 1833, not all the sabers of the earlier pattern were put away! They continued to be used until the stock was exhausted, even if defective blades had to be replaced. This allowed us to find a few sabers modified in this way, which were less expensive than the (very) rare 100% original pieces.

The scabbard is a new one, for use in reenactment.
Michel Petard states in his book "Le sabre d'abordage" (The Boarding Saber) that no scabbard of the Year IX model has survived.

Light cavalry sabre. Dedicated blade "Albert Serillant(?) Mal des Logis Chef. Souvenir du 5 ème escadron. 1er Janvier 1885"

Flat-backed blade with a fuller, engraved with a long dedication; the proper name is difficult to read.
It was a nice gift to start the year!
Backes et fils logo on the heel.
The scabbard is heavily oxidized in the middle, but it has well protected the blade, which is in good condition.
A single ring, which is normal; in 1882, sabers went from two to one ring. It's all very consistent, in its original condition.
We haven't cleaned the guard or the blade; we leave it up to you to decide whether you want to keep this reminder of the past as is, or to polish it.
Total length 102 cm, including the blade 86 cm.

Chechia pompoms in their presentation box from Éts David.

To present their products to their customers, Ets David sometimes grouped them into presentation boxes, which were visible at the head office and could also be shipped to customers or presented by traveling salespeople.
We are offering one of these surviving boxes. Only one is available for sale.
The tassels are dusty, and some fringes may have been shortened.
The top box contains a few models for fez.
Underneath are black thread tassels in bad condition.
All of this is sold as is.
Box size: 30 x 35 cm.

Set of 9 badges: Jury, committee, palms...Etc.

Circa 1900...
Nice enamels

Firefighter helmet of Villieres, in brass

One bocette lacking, we offer 2 extra. No inside. Circa 1900

Set of 2 firefighter helmets. One "Peticolin" type, and one derived from Adrian.

The "Peticolin" model is molded from fiberglass-reinforced polyester.
It features a stamped brass plaque bearing the inscription "SAPEURS POMPIERS INDRE ET LOIRE."
The headgear interior is complete. The second helmet is derived from the Adrian model. It is in near-new condition, but without the plaque.

Buckles for NCO of artillery, diam 40 MM, made in France by David Company - Old new stock

Stamped brass, diametre 50 mm.

Very nice french quality, quite different of actual asian productions. Old new stock
For width of belt 50 mm. Limited stock

Swordknot for senior officer with gold pompon, in its original box.

2 nd empire and 3 rd republic.
Acorn a bit oxydized. Except this good condition

10 mm lined gold braid, old stock. Produced by David. Price per m

Braid used in particular during the Great War for rank braids.

Buckles for officer of engineering , 1931 type, diam 50 MM, old production made in France by David Company - Old new stock

Stamped brass, diametre 50 mm.

Very nice french quality, quite different of actual asian productions. Old new stock
For width of belt 50 mm. Limited stock

Buckles for officer of infantry , 1931 type, diam 50 mm, old production made in France by David Company - copie

2 parts in stamped brass, diametre 50 mm, linked by a brass snake .
Price is for 3 pieces, of course.
Very nice french quality, quite different of actual asian productions.
Not new but in good condition
For width of belt 50 mm. Limited stock

Buckles for NCO of marine infantry, 1931 type, diam 50 mm, made in France by David Company. Old new stock

In stamped gilded brass, diametre 50 mm

Very nice french quality, quite different of actual asian productions. As new.
For width of belt 50 mm. Limited stock

Buckles for officer of marine infantry, 1937 type, diam 50 MM, old production made in France by David Company - copie

2 parts in stamped brass, diametre 50 mm, linked by a brass snake .
Price is for 3 pieces, of course.
Very nice french quality, quite different of actual asian productions. Old new
For width of belt 50 mm. Limited stock

Buckles for officer of stewardship, 1931 type, diam 50 MM, old production made in France by David Company

2 parts in stamped brass, diametre 50 mm, linked by a brass snake .
Price is for 3 pieces, of course.
Very nice french quality, quite different of actual asian productions. Old new stock
For width of belt 50 mm. Limited stock

Buckles for officer of artillery, 1931 type, diam 50 MM, old production made in France by David Company - Old new stock

2 parts in stamped brass, diametre 50 mm, linked by a brass snake .
Price is for 3 pieces, of course.
Very nice french quality, quite different of actual asian productions. Old new stock
For width of belt 50 mm. Limited stock

Buckles with medusa face, silverplated, DIAM 50 MM, old production made in France by David Company

2 parts in stamped brass, diametre 38 mm, linked by a brass snake .
Price is for 3 pieces, of course.
Very nice french quality, quite different of actual asian productions. Not new but still in good condition
For width of belt 50 mm. Limited stock

Sword or bayonet hanger

Made in the second half of the 19th century, it was designed to hold a sword or bayonet. A fine piece of "buffle" leather, 23 cm high and 8 cm wide. Belt loop: 6 cm.

Pompons for chechia.

Stock from David company.
The pompoms are dusty, some fringes may be shortened, and the dark orange pompom (visible in the top center of the photo) is stained black; we have not attempted to clean it.
All sold as is. Length without the attachment strap: 15 cm. Only one piece available in each color.

100 Fr Bonaparte note against the backdrop of the painting by David that inspired him.

Napoleon never had a French banknote bearing his portrait, nor a Paris street named after him.
Bonaparte, on the other hand, was much more respectable, and he was entitled to both...
The banknote depicting him is polychrome and printed intaglio.
Bonaparte's choice was obvious since he founded the Banque de France in 1800.
Clément Serveau took as his model the Unfinished Portrait of Bonaparte, a painting by Jacques-Louis David painted in 1798.

The first banknote, the 10,000 franc Bonaparte, was issued on December 1, 1955, and put into circulation on December 11, 1956, by the Banque de France.
On October 30, 1958, following the transition to the Fifth Republic and the introduction of the "New Franc," which saw the value of the franc multiplied by 100, the banknotes issued that day were overprinted with the red inscription « contre-valeur de 100 nouveaux francs ». These banknotes are rare and expensive.

Later, banknotes of this model bore the inscription 100 NF on the front and 100 on the back, within the frames indicating their values.
Printed from March 1959 to April 1964, this banknote ceased to be legal tender on April 30, 1971.
We offer one copy of this banknote in a frame that showcases it ,and will find its place in a Napoleonic collection.

Légion d'honneur commandeur medal, 5th republic. From 1958

One of the highest level of this decoration, not so common.

With its original ribbon.
Diametre 65 mm!

Petits aigles dorés du second empire, avec fixations au dos. Nombre très limité.

Nous avons trouvé ces petits aigles (35 x 25 mm) dans le stock de l'entreprise David.
Ils n'étaient que 12...A saisir

Swordknots from different countries, only one per type, price per unit

Petit assortiment de dragonnes qui étaient proposées par les Ets David.
Nous n'avons pas réussi à identifier à quelles armes elles étaient assorties, de quels pays elles provenaient.
Si vous avez le sabre ou l'épée qui va avec sans sa dragonne, tant mieux pour vous.
Très décoratif pour du spectacle aussi.

FR: Infantry officers. 17 mm domed brass buttons. 3 Republic. Old new stock

Antique buttons from Ets David
Limited stock and in excellent condition.

FR: Infantry officers. 15 mm domed brass buttons. 3 Republic. Old new stock

Antique buttons from Ets David
Limited stock and in excellent condition.

FR: Infantry officers. 19 mm domed brass buttons. 3 Republic. Old new stock

Antique buttons from Ets David
Limited stock and in excellent condition.

FR: Infantry officers. 19 mm ball buttons. 3rd Republic. Used

Antique buttons from Ets David
Limited stock .

FR: Infantry officers. 19 mm ball buttons. 3rd Republic. Old new stock

Antique buttons from Ets David
Limited stock and in excellent condition.

FR: Infantry officers. 20mm. Egg shape gilded buttons. 3 Republic. Old new stock

Antique buttons from Ets David
Limited stock and in excellent condition.

FR: Infantry officers. 22mm domed brass buttons. 3 Republic. Old new stock

Antique buttons from Ets David
Limited stock and in excellent condition.

Brass buttons from the French gendarmerie. Diameter 21 mm. Price per unit

For restoring or remaking uniforms .
Old new stock,very limited

They're perfect for adding to uniforms that have lost their buttons or for replicating old uniforms

22mm copper-look domed buttons, made by David and T.W.§W. 3 Republic. Old new stock

Antique buttons from Ets David, some marked "DAVID F res PARIS."
Very limited stock and in excellent condition.

Buttons marine services, circa 1900, old new stock. Priced per unit

Made by David Company

Colonial infantry troop buttons, circa 1900, old new stock. Priced per unit

The 10 mm buttons are intended for kepis. The 16 mm buttons have a very slightly coppery tint and are intended more for sleeve facings and epaulettes.

Brass buttons from the French gendarmerie. Diameter 17 mm. Price per unit

For restoring or remaking uniforms .
Old new stock

They're perfect for adding to uniforms that have lost their buttons or for replicating old uniforms

Colonial infantry officer's buttons, circa 1900, old new stock. Priced per unit.

Superb buttons in their original gilding, from Ets David. Very limited number

2 banknotes of 100 Fr Bonaparte with a crowned embroidered eagle in a frame

Napoleon never had a French banknote bearing his portrait, nor a Paris street named after him.
Bonaparte, on the other hand, was much more respectable, and he was entitled to both...
The banknote depicting him is polychrome and printed intaglio.
Bonaparte's choice was obvious since he founded the Banque de France in 1800.
Clément Serveau took as his model the Unfinished Portrait of Bonaparte, a painting by Jacques-Louis David painted in 1798.

The first banknote, the 10,000 franc Bonaparte, was issued on December 1, 1955, and put into circulation on December 11, 1956, by the Banque de France.
On October 30, 1958, following the transition to the Fifth Republic and the introduction of the "New Franc," which saw the value of the franc multiplied by 100, the banknotes issued that day were overprinted with the red inscription « contre-valeur de 100 nouveaux francs ». These banknotes are rare and expensive.

Later, banknotes of this model bore the inscription 100 NF on the front and 100 on the back, within the frames indicating their values.
Printed from March 1959 to April 1964, this banknote ceased to be legal tender on April 30, 1971.
We offer one copy of this banknote in a frame that showcases it ,and will find its place in a Napoleonic collection.

Banknote of 100 Fr Bonaparte in a black frame

Napoleon never had a French banknote bearing his portrait, nor a Paris street named after him.
Bonaparte, on the other hand, was much more respectable, and he was entitled to both...
The banknote depicting him is polychrome and printed intaglio.
Bonaparte's choice was obvious since he founded the Banque de France in 1800.
Clément Serveau took as his model the Unfinished Portrait of Bonaparte, a painting by Jacques-Louis David painted in 1798.

The first banknote, the 10,000 franc Bonaparte, was issued on December 1, 1955, and put into circulation on December 11, 1956, by the Banque de France.
On October 30, 1958, following the transition to the Fifth Republic and the introduction of the "New Franc," which saw the value of the franc multiplied by 100, the banknotes issued that day were overprinted with the red inscription « contre-valeur de 100 nouveaux francs ». These banknotes are rare and expensive.

Later, banknotes of this model bore the inscription 100 NF on the front and 100 on the back, within the frames indicating their values.
Printed from March 1959 to April 1964, this banknote ceased to be legal tender on April 30, 1971.
We offer one copy of this banknote in a frame that showcases it ,and will find its place in a Napoleonic collection.

Banknote of 100 Fr Bonaparte in a clear wood frame sided by a bee and an eagle

Napoleon never had a French banknote bearing his portrait, nor a Paris street named after him.
Bonaparte, on the other hand, was much more respectable, and he was entitled to both...
The banknote depicting him is polychrome and printed intaglio.
Bonaparte's choice was obvious since he founded the Banque de France in 1800.
Clément Serveau took as his model the Unfinished Portrait of Bonaparte, a painting by Jacques-Louis David painted in 1798.

The first banknote, the 10,000 franc Bonaparte, was issued on December 1, 1955, and put into circulation on December 11, 1956, by the Banque de France.
On October 30, 1958, following the transition to the Fifth Republic and the introduction of the "New Franc," which saw the value of the franc multiplied by 100, the banknotes issued that day were overprinted with the red inscription « contre-valeur de 100 nouveaux francs ». These banknotes are rare and expensive.

Later, banknotes of this model bore the inscription 100 NF on the front and 100 on the back, within the frames indicating their values.
Printed from March 1959 to April 1964, this banknote ceased to be legal tender on April 30, 1971.
We offer one copy of this banknote in a frame that showcases it ,and will find its place in a Napoleonic collection.

6 mm square wool braid for frogs. Matt scarlet. Price per m. Original stock!

A product of the David Company, used in particular during the Second Empire to make dolmans and light cavalry pelisses, among other things.
Although this braid is in exceptional condition for its age, it may have suffered damage and present minor surface defects.
We do not sell the severely damaged portions, but we cannot guarantee mint condition for all the lengths we offer for sale...
This offer is already exceptional. This trimmings will be perfect for restorations, and perhaps for re-creations, it may also have a slight patina.
If you want something new and perfect... Look for it!

Samples of big acorns, circa 1900

This type of cardboard packaging was sent by Ets David to its customers to help them select their products.
Each cord is secured to the back with a wax seal to prevent customer substitutions!
Highly decorative, part of the stock was kept by the last owners to decorate Christmas trees or make costume jewelry.
The €1 coin gives a scale. Price for a set of 8

Fireman fire cap.

Model used from the reign of Louis Philippe and for several decades. Sheet iron and brass.
No interior, but overall condition suitable for a protective element intended to withstand impacts.

Goldplated buttons from the French Navy, circa 1900. Diameter 15 mm. Bases hallmarked "Superieur France". Price per unit

glais

For restoring or remaking uniforms or embellishing current outfits.
Superb buttons, in their original gilding.
Marked on the back with an anchor and a grenade.
They're perfect for adding to uniforms that have lost their buttons or for replicating old uniforms. You can also consider using these buttons to enhance modern outfits and showcase your love of the sea and oceans at the same time... Truly decorative!

Old silver braid with a pattern of waves and small circles. 4 widths available.

Old metallic braid in very good condition

Galon métallique bicolore à "arêtes" or et argent. 40 mm large

3,20 m gold braid, 40 mm large

Old production, incredible quality

6mm square mohair braid for frogs. Glossy black, matte scarlet, or matte white. Price per m. Original stock!

A product of the David Company, used in particular during the Second Empire to make dolmans and light cavalry pelisses, among other things.
Although this braid is in exceptional condition for its age, it may have suffered damage and present minor surface defects.
We do not sell the severely damaged portions, but we cannot guarantee mint condition for all the lengths we offer for sale...
This offer is already exceptional. This trimmings will be perfect for restorations, and perhaps for re-creations, it may also have a slight patina.
If you want something new and perfect... Look for it!

Goldplated buttons from the French Navy, circa 1900. Diameter 11 mm. Price per unit

For restoring or remaking uniforms or embellishing current outfits.
Superb buttons, in their original gilding.
Marked on the back with an anchor and a grenade.
They're perfect for adding to uniforms that have lost their buttons or for replicating old uniforms. You can also consider using these buttons to enhance modern outfits and showcase your love of the sea and oceans at the same time... Truly decorative!

Goldplated buttons from the French Navy, circa 1900. Diameter 17 mm. Made by David Company. Price per unit

For restoring or remaking uniforms or embellishing current outfits.
Superb buttons, in their original gilding.
Marked on the back with an anchor and a grenade.
They're perfect for adding to uniforms that have lost their buttons or for replicating old uniforms. You can also consider using these buttons to enhance modern outfits and showcase your love of the sea and oceans at the same time... Truly decorative!

SUPERB! Mercury-gilded buttons, French Navy, circa 1900. Diameter 21 mm1/2 haut relief (?). Flat bases. Priced per unit

For restoring or remaking uniforms or embellishing current outfits.
Superb buttons, in their original gilding, probably mercury-plated given the quality of the shine.
Marked on the back: "FRANCE" "SUPERIOR"
These buttons are perfect for adding to uniforms that have lost their buttons or for making copies of old uniforms. These buttons can also be used to enhance modern outfits and showcase your love of the sea and oceans at the same time... Truly decorative!

SUPERB! Mercury-gilded buttons, French Navy, circa 1900. Diameter 22 mm. Flat bases. Priced per unit

For restoring or remaking uniforms or embellishing current outfits.
Superb buttons, in their original gilding, probably mercury-plated given the quality of the shine.
Marked on the back: "FRANCE" "SUPERIOR"
These buttons are perfect for adding to uniforms that have lost their buttons or for making copies of old uniforms. These buttons can also be used to enhance modern outfits and showcase your love of the sea and oceans at the same time... Truly decorative!

SUPERB! Mercury-gilded buttons, French Navy, circa 1900. Diameter 22 mm. Concave bases, flattened rings. Priced per unit

For restoring or remaking uniforms or embellishing current outfits.
Superb buttons, in their original gilding, probably mercury-plated given the quality of the shine.
Marked on the back: "FRANCE" "SUPERIOR"
These buttons are perfect for adding to uniforms that have lost their buttons or for making copies of old uniforms. These buttons can also be used to enhance modern outfits and showcase your love of the sea and oceans at the same time... Truly decorative!

Goldplated buttons from the French Navy, circa 1900. Diameter 15 mm. Bases hallmarked with anchor and grenade. Price per unit

glais

For restoring or remaking uniforms or embellishing current outfits.
Superb buttons, in their original gilding.
Marked on the back with an anchor and a grenade.
They're perfect for adding to uniforms that have lost their buttons or for replicating old uniforms. You can also consider using these buttons to enhance modern outfits and showcase your love of the sea and oceans at the same time... Truly decorative!

SUPERB! Mercury-gilded buttons, French Navy, circa 1900. Diameter 21 mm. Concave bases, flattened rings. Priced per unit

For restoring or remaking uniforms or embellishing current outfits.
Superb buttons, in their original gilding, probably mercury-plated given the quality of the shine.
Marked on the back: "FRANCE" "SUPERIOR"
These buttons are perfect for adding to uniforms that have lost their buttons or for making copies of old uniforms. These buttons can also be used to enhance modern outfits and showcase your love of the sea and oceans at the same time... Truly decorative!

35 mm - metallic braid, silver -OLD PRODUCTION. Price per meter

This braid is cold to the touch, which is characteristic of older products; it warms to the touch.
It is not new, and as such, it may show very slight localized yellowing at the edges.
It would be perfect for restoring antique or reenactment costumes, but unsuitable for making contemporary outfits that are supposed to be new.
Military trimmings made in France before 1960 by David Company.

FR WWI. Nickel-plated buttons for cuirassiers, troopers. Pre-1915 stock. 15 and 21 mm, priced per unit.

Manufactured by David Company. The buttons are still very shiny.
At the outbreak of war, shiny buttons proved to be a boon to snipers.
They were quickly replaced by blackened buttons, which were much more discreet.

Beginning WWI. Yellow anchor cut in wool, old new stock

Heigth 65 mm, width max 45 mm.
Made by David Company.
Limited stock

Braid for lieutenant colonel, circa 1900. By 75 cm

Why 75 cm?
Because that's the maximum length you'll need to trim the cuffs of a jacket.
A cap circumference will be 65 cm at most, including the seam.
You'll only lose a few cm by buying 75 cm in lengths; buying per meter would be much more troublesome for this rare metal braid, produced by David around 1900.
Width 64 mm. This braid is particularly heavy; note the direction of the striations: vertical for gold, horizontal for silver.
It's about a hundred years old, so it's not without its small stains, which will make it even more consistent on old outfits or hairstyles.
Very limited stock.

Embroideries for uniforms of city of Vichy. Price by pair. Circa 1900

Among its activities, Société David produced embroidery for municipal employee uniforms.
At the time, "civil servant" often meant "uniform," and every municipal employee was required to wear a head covering and/or a coat with collar tabs bearing the city's coat of arms.
Maximum size of the embroidered area: 35 x 30 mm.
Metallic embroidery on a wool background

WWI. Colonial infantry collar tabs, scarlet anchor on blue-grey iron cloth. Before 1915. Price per pair.

Manufactured by David Company.
This very limited stock is part of the company's unsold stock after the Great War, which is easily explained given that the uniform colors were significantly modified after a few months of war.
Maximum anchor size: 50 x 35 mm.

Lot de fleurets anciens

Pour la collection, mais surtout pour du spectacle, il est toujours intéressant des disposer d'armes pas chères, utilisables en combat que l'on pourra customiser et confier à des figurants pour faire nombre....En arrière plan d'une scène d'abordage de bateau par exemple.
Tous ces fleurets ont des lames qui sont dans leurs longueurs d'origine. Une des coquilles est à refixer, une des gardes est de type "garde en 8".

Golden green metallic braid, made around 1900, very limited stock, width 52 mm. Price per meter

Superb workmanship from Ets David. 12 m for sale at the time of posting.
Perfect for enhancing and giving shape to togas or dresses... For example.

22 mm - metallic zig zag braid, silver -OLD PRODUCTION. Price per meter

Sergent: 1 rank of braid.
Large 22 mm, made in France.
This braid is cold to the touch, which is characteristic of older products; it warms to the touch.
It is not new, and as such, it may show very slight localized yellowing at the edges.
It would be perfect for restoring antique or reenactment costumes, but unsuitable for making contemporary outfits that are supposed to be new.
Military trimmings made in France before 1960 by David Company.

FRANCE Half ball brass buttons for kepi of marine (colonial) artillry, 10 mm diam. Old stock

Very old stock, in good condition, manufactured by David company before the First World War
They will be perfect to complete old outfits or for re-creations.
The 10 mm diameter buttons were used to attach the chinstraps of kepis.

FR. Tricolor ribbon 37 mm. 15 cm long. DEEP BLUE, white, red

The tricolor ribbon in the national colors has been adopted by default to hang many medals: lifesaving, labor, etc.
The shade of blue varies according to the political choices of the moment.
For example, the French flag briefly adopted the shade of the European flag, then dark blue returned to favor.
We offer you a choice of several products from Établissements David.

FR. Tricolor ribbon 37 mm. 15 cm long. Blue, white, red - Moire, wave effect

The tricolor ribbon in the national colors has been adopted by default to hang many medals: lifesaving, labor, etc.
The shade of blue varies according to the political choices of the moment.
For example, the French flag briefly adopted the shade of the European flag, then dark blue returned to favor.
We offer you a choice of several products from Établissements David.

FR. Tricolor ribbon 37 mm. 15 cm long. SKY BLUE, white, red

The tricolor ribbon in the national colors has been adopted by default to hang many medals: lifesaving, labor, etc.
The shade of blue varies according to the political choices of the moment.
For example, the French flag briefly adopted the shade of the European flag, then dark blue returned to favor.
We offer you a choice of several products from Établissements David.

FRANCE Half ball brass buttons for kepi or traditional waistcoats for artillry, 10 mm diam. Old stock

Very old stock, in good condition, manufactured by David company before the First World War
They will be perfect to complete old outfits or for re-creations.
The 10 mm diameter buttons were used to attach the chinstraps of kepis, with buckles
They can also be used for traditional waistcoats, with metal buckle on the back.

FRANCE WWI. Half ball BLACKENED buttons for artillry, 10 and 15 mm. Old stock

Very old stock, but good condition, manufactured by David company during the First World War
They will be perfect to complete old outfits or for re-creations.
The 10 mm diameter buttons were used to attach the chinstraps of kepis, with buckles or with tabs on the back.
They can also be used for waistcoats, with metal buckle on the back.
From 1915, following the considerable losses of the French army, due in particular to the uniforms that were too flashy, the buttons were neutralized by blackening them, so that they would not shine, as was the case with the gold buttons, which made the enemy snipers happy

Health Service buttons for kepis. Diameter 10 mm, with 2 folding brass tabs on the back. Old new stock. Circa 1900.

Production of David Company, stored in an attic for almost a century.
In very good condition, matte gilded.
They are equipped with 2 folding brass legs on the back.

Blackened buttons for generals. WWI

Very quickly the beautiful shiny buttons were "neutralized" to avoid continuing to make the snipers happy.
The generals' buttons did not escape this phenomenon and their uniforms were very quickly equipped with blackened buttons, much more discreet.
We offer you a very limited stock of these buttons, coming from a stock that has been sleeping in an attic for decades.

Health Service Buttons. Attributed to pharmacists, doctors and dentists. Old new stock. Circa 1900. 4 Sizes

Production of David company, stored in an attic for almost a century.
All the models offered in this section are in very good condition, matte gold.
They are all of the base type with rings on the back. We sell under another reference buttons for kepi which are equipped with 2 brass tabs that can be folded down on the back.
The largest (21 mm) are intended for jackets/dolmans. The very small ones (10 mm) for traditional waistcoats and kepis.
The other 2 sizes can be used for waistcoats, sleeve cuffs and epaulettes.
The 14 and 22 mm bases are marked: "SUPERIEUR PARIS".
The 15 mm are marked on the back "PERFECTIONNÉ"
On the back of the 10 mm, no marking is visible

3 golden crosses, circa 1900

Made by David Company, circa 1900. Excellent condition
38 x 55 mm

Cross in silver embroideries, 2 ème Empire

Made by David Company. Good condition.
14 X 14 cm

Religious embroidery, or for musketeer, second half of the 19th century.

Embroidery made by Ets David in Lyon.
Pattern widely used to adorn musketeers' outfits, with many variations.
23 x 24 cm. Superb condition, close to new. The embroidery can be easily removed from its cardboard support to be reapplied to clothing, guaranteed effect!

2 silver crosses, made circa 1900

Production by David company. Good condition.
12 X 12 cm

Religious embroidery, Jesus salvator of humanity, second half of the 19th century.

Embroidery made by Ets David in Lyon.
In the Gospel of St. John, Jesus is defined as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”
An innocent victim, his death represents the ultimate sacrifice to save all men.
The lamb immolated in the Jewish religion has thus become a symbolic image of Christ.

Very decorative, Quality difficult to find these days.
Height of the embroidered part: 34 cm.
Width of the embroidered part: 49 cm.

Religious embroidery, Jesus salvator of humanity in crown of thorns, second half of the 19th century.

Embroidery made by Ets David in Lyon.
In the center the monogram which represents the name of Jesus. Its Greek origin is ΙΗΣ, the first 3 letters of the name Jesus.
It can be interpreted in Latin as Iesus Hominum Salvator.
Jesus Savior of Man (in the sense of humanity in general, the human being)

Religious embroidery, the paschal lamb, second half of the 19th century. 29 X 37 cm

Embroidery made by Ets David in Lyon.
In the Gospel of St. John, Jesus is defined as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”
An innocent victim, his death represents the ultimate sacrifice to save all men.
The lamb immolated in the Jewish religion has thus become a symbolic image of Christ.

Very decorative, Quality difficult to find these days.
Height of the embroidered part: 29 cm.
Width of the embroidered part: 37 cm.

Religious embroidery, alliance, second half of the 19th century. 37 x 29 cm

Embroidery made by Ets David in Lyon.
In the Bible, the Ark of the Covenant containing the tablets of the Law, the Ten Commandments dictated by Yahweh to Moses.
It accompanied the Hebrew people in their conquest of the Promised Land.
In the 10th century BC, King David would have installed it in Jerusalem, the future cradle of monotheism....And since then, it has disappeared, except perhaps found by Indiana Jones, recovered by the evil Nazis, then forgotten in a US army warehouse, well, that's what Hollywood says.

Insigna for french national marine, officier-marinier et équipage transfiliste . Circa 1950-1960. Made by David company. Price per unit

Circa 1950-1960 for marine

Ribbon for medal of Marocco

Made by David company, circa 1900

Insigna for french national marine, officier-marinier et équipage détecteur. Circa 1950-1960. Made by David company. Price per unit

Circa 1950-1960 for marine

Insigna for french national marine, officier-marinier et équipage radio télégraphiste. Circa 1950-1960. Made by David company. Price per unit

Circa 1950-1960 for marine

Insigna for french national marine, officier-marinier et équipage électro mécanicien. Circa 1950-1960. Made by David company. Price per unit

Circa 1950-1960 for marine

Insigna for french national marine, manoeuvrier équipage . Circa 1950-1960. Made by David company. Price per unit

Circa 1950-1960 for marine

Insigna for french national marine, officier-marinier armurier. Circa 1950-1960. Made by David company. Price per unit

Circa 1950-1960 for marine

Religious embroidery, the paschal lamb, second half of the 19th century. Price for one "lamb"

Embroidery made by Ets David in Lyon.
In the Gospel of St. John, Jesus is defined as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”
An innocent victim, his death represents the ultimate sacrifice to save all men.
The lamb immolated in the Jewish religion has thus become a symbolic image of Christ.

Very decorative, Quality difficult to find these days.
Height of the embroidered part: 34 cm.
Width of the embroidered part: 49 cm.

Religious embroidery, The 10 commandments, second half of the 19th century

Embroidery made by Ets David company in Lyon.
As recounted in the biblical book of Exodus, the Ten Commandments introduce the legislation received by Moses on Mount Sinai after the Israelites escaped from Egypt.
For the record, we indicate them to you below.

Very decorative, Quality difficult to find these days.
Height of the embroidered part: 33 cm.
Width of the embroidered part: 49 cm.

Religious embroidery, Pelican...Second half of 19 th century.

Embroidery made by Ets David in Lyon.
Probably from a misunderstanding, the pelican regurgitates its catch in the beak of its young, was born the fable of the pelican piercing its chest to feed its young with its own blood.
Christian iconography has taken up this fable to make the bird a symbol of the Passion suffered by Christ for the redemption of humanity.

Insigna for french national marine, commissariat. Circa 1950-1960. Made by David company. Price per unit

Circa 1950-1960 for marine

Insigna for french national marine, mechanic crew. Circa 1950-1960. Made by David company. Price per unit

Circa 1950-1960 for marine

Ribbon for holders of different medals. Croix du combattant + Légion d'Honneur. Price for 14 cm. Old new stock

Ribbon from David company. Very limited stock.
Some soldiers received different medals during the wars.
To avoid having to wear them all, some wore a single medal, but suspended from a ribbon indicating all the other medals that had been awarded to them.

Ribbon for holders of different medals:Légion d'Honneur, Médaille Militaire, Croix du combattant Price for 14 cm. Old new stock

Ribbon from David company. Very limited stock.
Some soldiers received different medals during the wars.
To avoid having to wear them all, some wore a single medal, but suspended from a ribbon indicating all the other medals that had been awarded to them.

Ribbon for holders of different medals: Médaille Militaire, Croix du combattant. Price for 14 cm. Old new stock

Ribbon from David company. Very limited stock.
Some soldiers received different medals during the wars.
To avoid having to wear them all, some wore a single medal, but suspended from a ribbon indicating all the other medals that had been awarded to them.

Insigna for french national marine, helmsman. Circa 1950-1960. Made by David company. Price per unit

Circa 1950-1960 for marine

Ribbon for holders of different medals. Price for 14 cm. Old new stock

Ribbon from David company. Very limited stock.
Some soldiers received different medals during the wars.
To avoid having to wear them all, some wore a single medal, but suspended from a ribbon indicating all the other medals that had been awarded to them.

Insigna for french national marine with 2 crossed anchors. Circa 1950-1960. Made by David company. Price per unit

Circa 1950-1960 for marine

Insigna for french national marine with one anchor. Circa 1950-1960. Made by David company. Price per unit

Circa 1950-1960 for marine

Glands de chéchias bleu marine, NEUF DE STOCK!

In the David company stock we found some chéchia pompoms, never used, in very good condition.
Limited quantity. Total length 30 cm including pompom 15 cm.

Grande guerre

Broderies oranges sur fond bleu marine. Entrée de guerre.
Les douanes ne dépendent pas de l'armée en temps de paix.
En guerre, elles sont intégrées à l'armée, logique, elles sont là pour défendre les frontières!.

WWI - Insigne brodé "télégraphiste"

Insignes de spécialité de manche "télégraphiste".
De forme rectangulaire, brodés fil bleu de ciel, sur fond de drap de laine garance.
Ils sont prêts à être découpés, nous avions l'emporte pièce, il est parti dans un grand musée français.
Ces broderies proviennent des Éts David

Insigna: torpilleur, french marine nationale, circa 1950-1960. Made by David company.

Circa 1950-1960 for marine

FRANCE. 3 buttons 1st Empire. 2

Button of officier de fusilier de la garde nationale, excellent condition diam 17 mm.
Light infantry button with number of 19 th regiment , diam 17mm.
Button of light infantry, in "white" colour, diam 17 mm. A deep cleaning made red colour under white appear. Except this good condition

FRANCE. 3 buttons 1st Empire. 1

Button of officier de fusilier de la garde nationale, excellent condition diam 17 mm.
Light infantry button with number of 44 th regiment, deeply oxydized, diam 22 mm.
Button of light infantry, in "white" colour, diam 17 mm. A deep cleaning made red colour under white appear. Except this good condition

English sabre for staff officer, 1861 type

Nice brass handle,nice blade. Global good condition.
96 cm

Ribbon for medal of St Sava. Serbia. Made decades ago, as new.

Old production from David Company. 20 cm long, 40 mm large

Imperial Russia. Ribbon for medal of St Georges. made circa 1900, as new.

Old production from David Company. 20 cm long, 38 mm large

Sword for artistical fencing

Unusual type of sword for artistical fencing.
Handle is particularly elaborate, the cup to protect the hands is of a model never encountered before, in a somewhat Art Deco style.
The blade is indeed a good fencing blade, designed for combat...but old, which means that it can last 10 years or break from the first touches, so we cannot guarantee it.
Two copies on sale.

Heavy cavalry sabre for officer. Circa 1900

Our first impression when we first held this sword was rather negative.
The leather of the scabbard is very fine, roughly finished, and its trimmings are really thin for a military weapon, we were leaning towards a good piece, equipped with a totally adequate scabbard. Except that this saber is equipped with a rush blade, not common, and that the cover is of a specific model to allow the passage of such a blade.
After all, it has been a long time since the sabers that equip our military no longer have any combat function.
This saber is therefore probably a so-called "commercial" model which was originally equipped with a light scabbard, the leather of which has been redone.
The saber and scabbard assembly weighs only 853 grams. Its total length is 100 cm.
Beautiful chiseled bronze handle, very pleasing to see. Uncommon

Proposal of swordknot to accompany General Lassale's saber.

General Lassale's original saber is accompanied, in its display case at Les Invalides, by a very complicated swordknot which ends with numerous tassels decorated with fragments of red coral.
We have given up on offering such a strap which could have cost half the price of the sword and is not necessarily of interest to collectors of swords.
On the other hand, we found in the old stocks of the David Establishments, straps ending in a tassel in a shape very close to those which sometimes adorned the sabers of the Mamluks.
These swordknots are not very expensive and the model is interesting.

Second Empire. RIbbon of médaille commémorative de la guerre 1870-1871. Old stock as new, price per 20 cm.

The bronze medal was created by the law of November 9, 1911, awarded to combatants of the war of 1870-1871 who proved their presence under the flags, in France or Algeria, between the months of July 1870 and February 1871 included.
The ribbon symbolically combines the black of mourning for defeat and the green of hope for the return of Alsace-Lorraine to

ITALY: ribbon for War Merit Cross . Price for 15 cm. Old and very limited new stock.

Old production from David company
The War Merit Cross was created in January 1918 to honor combatants whose conduct was commendable, particularly in contact with the enemy, or who were wounded during combat. Initially limited to the First World War only, its attribution was then extended to all military campaigns since the Italian War of Independence.

UK. Ribbon for Queen’s South Africa Medal. price per 15 cm, Old new stock.

Produced by David company circa 1900. Very limited stock.
The Queen’s South Africa Medal was instituted by Queen Victoria in 1900, for award to military personnel and civilian officials who served in South Africa during the Second Boer War from 11 October 1899 to 31 May 1902

Belgium. Ribbon of the decoration of Leopold. New from stock, price per stripe of 20 cm

Produced by David company, decades ago.

Belgian Congo. Ribbon of the decoration of the royal order of the lion. New from stock, price per strip of 20 cm

Produced by David company, decades ago.

Ribbon for medal of Morroco. Price per 20 cm. Old stock as new

Made by David Company, decades ago.

Ribbon for medal of Syrie-Cilicie. 20 cm long, price per unit

Ribbon of the medal, awarded between 1925 and 1927, to soldiers and sailors who fought in the campaign against the Druze revolt.
In 1919 the Treaty of Versailles gave France a mandate over the States of the Levant.

WWI. Cut-out dark green HORNS, thin cut, OLD STOCK AS NEW. Price per unit .

In the stock of the David company, active from 1848, we found cut-out insignias which were intended to be sewn on uniforms.
Here are insignias for (troopers) of chasseurs.
Height: 30 mm, width 50 mm.

WWI FRANCE. Ribbon for medal of wounded soldiers, old stock as new, price per 20 cm

Established by the law of December 11, 1916, the wounded badge was created, according to the idea of ​​Maurice Barrès, in order to distinguish the very numerous wounded in the current conflict: 3,595,000 French people were wounded during the 1914-1918 war. .

WWI. Embroidered badge of "infirmier de visite", troop, made during WWI by David company . By pair

Specialty badges embroidered in red (nuance "garance" in french)n on a horizon blue background, 120 x 80 mm, found in the stock of David company which closed their doors in the 1960s.
Good condition. Limited stock

WWI. Embroidered badge of grenadier, troop, made by David company

Specialty badges embroidered in red on a horizon blue background, 40 x 80 mm, found in the stock of David company which closed their doors in the 1960s.
Good condition. Limited stock

WWI. Embroidered badge forcustoms officers, made during WWI by David company.

Specialty badges embroidered madder on a horizon blue background, 135 x40 mm, found in the stock of Éts David which closed its doors in the 1960s.
Good condition. While stocks last.
In times of war, customs were attached to the army, which is quite logical, given that their primary function is to guard the borders...
As such, customs officers were given a horizon blue uniform.
The embroidery comes in pairs, one on the right and one on the left, for each collar tab.

Swordknot for senior officer. Grande tenue. Old production. In its old box. Price by one

2 nd empire and 3rd republic.
Made some decades ago by David Company.
Not absolutely perfect, sold as they are on pictures.

Badge of machine gunner of foot and alpine hunters, troop, made during WWI by David company. Price for one single embroidery (2 on pictures)

Specialty badges embroidered in green on a horizon blue background, 70 x 40 mm, found in the stock of David company which closed their doors in the 1960s.
Good condition. Limited stock

WWI. Cut-out crosses. STOCK AS NEW. Price per unit

In the stock of the David company, active from 1848, we found cut-out inisgnias which were intended to be sewn on uniforms.
Here are insignias for Medical service, red cross...Etc

WWI. Cut-out red HORNS, thin cut, OLD STOCK AS NEW. Price per unit

In the stock of the David company, active from 1848, we found cut-out insignias which were intended to be sewn on uniforms.
Here are insignias for (troopers) of chasseurs.
Height: 35 mm, width 60 mm.

WWI. Cut-out red anchors, OLD STOCK AS NEW. Price per unit

In the stock of the David company, active from 1848, we found cut-out inisgnias which were intended to be sewn on uniforms.
50 X 30 mm

WWI. Cut-out crossed anchors for marine jackets , OLD STOCK AS NEW. Price per unit

In the stock of the David company, active from 1848, we found cut-out insignias which were intended to be sewn on uniforms.

Height: 60 mm, width 60 mm.

WWI. Cut-out anchors for képis , OLD STOCK AS NEW. Price per unit

In the stock of the David company, active from 1848, we found cut-out insignias which were intended to be sewn on uniforms.
Here are insignias for képis.
Height: mm, width mm.

WWI. Cut-out: Big HORNS, Large cut, OLD STOCK AS NEW. Price per unit

In the stock of the David company, active from 1848, we found cut-out insignias which were intended to be sewn on uniforms.
Here are insignias for chasseurs.
Height: 35 mm, width 60 mm.

WWI. Cut-out insignias for "Sapeurs porte outils des bataillons de chasseur à pied et alpins" , OLD STOCK AS NEW. Price per unit

In the stock of the David company, active from 1848, we found cut-out insignias which were intended to be sewn on uniforms.
Here are insignias for (troopers) of "Sapeurs porte outils des bataillons de chasseur à pied et alpins", used around 1900 to 1930.
Height: 70 mm, width 70 mm.

WWI. Cut-out insignias for "personnels de batterie de 58 mm" (crapouillot) , OLD STOCK AS NEW, from David Company. Price per unit

In the stock of the David company, active from 1848, we found cut-out insignias which were intended to be sewn on uniforms.
Here are insignias for (troopers) of "personnels de batterie de 58 mm" (crapouillot).
Height: mm, width mm.

20 mm gold buttons. Saint Charles Chauny Institution. New from stock, €12 per plate of 24. Special theater/cinema.

Made by david Company, decades ago.
Very beautiful buttons, close to the model of veterinary service buttons, decorated with a crown of laurel leaves, which can very well be used to replace military buttons on costumes intended for the cinema or theater. The mention of the establishment which used these buttons a few decades ago is illegible if you don't have your nose on it...and even then...
They are in a near-new shine, the manufacturing quality is exemplary. Some have a small stain that can be easily removed with a brass brush or Miror. The price is unbeatable....A few hundred in stock, which explains the price.

WWI (made during). Cut of Insignia of "Services Auxiliaires". Very limited stock

In the stock of the David company, active from 1848, we found cut-out insignias which were intended to be sewn on uniforms.
"Services Auxiliaires" were unable to go on battlefield, but worked for army.

40 x 60 mm. Cut in red wool.

Brass numbers, silvered or gilded, 17/18 mm, for caps and collar tabs. Limited OLD stock. Price per unit.

In the stock of the David company, active from 1848, we found gilded and also silvered brass figures.

Each badge has a thin brass mounting pin on the back that you can easily cut in half to fold on the back.
Some numbers are completely missing from stock, notably the number 1 which is the most used, all numbers starting with 100 use one!
While stocks last, you can still find some brass-colored numbers to clean in our promotion section.
6 and 9 are represented by the same number, just rotate it to get the 2 options.
We have not precisely counted the number of units of the figures present in large quantities, if you need a large number of identical figures, we may have more than the number indicated, contact us. We will tell you the reall stock.

Zig zag silver braid 10 mm wide. Manufactured before 1960

Production of David Company, created in 1848.
Very good condition, almost new. Reduced price.

Zig zag gold braid 8 mm wide. Manufactured before 1960

Production of David Company, created in 1848.
Very good condition, almost new. Reduced price.

Cul de dé red braid 2 black stripes, 30 mm wide. Manufactured in 1932. Price per metre

Production of David Company, created in 1848.
Very good condition, almost new. Reduced price.

Zig zag gold braid 1 kaki stripe, 22 mm wide. Manufactured before 1960. Price per metre

Production of David Company, created in 1848.
Very good condition, almost new. Reduced price.

Zig zag gold braid 1 black stripe, 15 mm wide. Manufactured before 1960. Price per metre

Production of David Company, created in 1848.
Very good condition, almost new. Reduced price.

Zig zag gold braid 2 black stripes, 27 mm wide. Manufactured before 1960. Price per metre

Production of David Company, created in 1848.
Very good condition, almost new. Reduced price.

Zig zag silver braid 3 black stripes, 22 mm wide. Manufactured before 1960. Price per metre

Production of David Company, created in 1848.
Very good condition, almost new. Reduced price.

Zig zag silver braid 2 blue stripes, 35 mm wide. Manufactured before 1960. Price per metre

Production of David Company, created in 1848.
Very good condition, almost new. Reduced price.

Zig zag gold braid 2 red stripes, 27 mm wide. Manufactured before 1960. Price per metre

Production of David Company, created in 1848.
Very good condition, almost new. Reduced price.

Zig zag gold braid 2 blue bands, 36 mm wide. Manufactured before 1960. Price per metre

Production of David Company, created in 1848.
Very good condition, almost new. Reduced price.

France. Buttons for chasseurs à pied. 16 mm diam, silver aspect. Old stock. Egg shell shape. Price by one.

Production of the David company, active from the Second Empire until the end of the 1950s.
Inscription on back: "PARIS". "T W W"
Max thickness 9 mm. Oxydization, easily cleanable.

France. Buttons for chasseurs à pied. 15 mm diam, silver aspect. Old stock, WWI . Price by one

Production of the David company, active from the Second Empire until the end of the 1950s.
Inscription on back: "PARIS". "PERFECTIONNÉ". "CT".
Half bombed, maxi thickness 5,5 mm.

USA. Blackened buttons for US military engineers "ESSAYONS" , WWI, 1917 type, perfect condition, old stock, as new. 14 mm diam

Produced by Ets David, kept in family for decades, after company closed.
"ESSAYONS" is in french...It means "We have to try"

France. Buttons for chasseurs à pied. Diam 21 mm, oxydized silver aspect. Old stock, WWI

Production of the David company, active from the Second Empire until the end of the 1950s.
Inscription on back: "PARIS". "PERFECTIONNÉ". "CT".
After a proper cleaning, you can have back a shiny silver aspect.

USA. Goldened buttons to sew for US marines. WWI - Old production, as new. Price by one

Little stock comming Ets David that supplied US army.
Diametre 15 mm. Vey nice goldplating, probably made with quicksilver method. Very good condition.

FRANCE. Rare button for képi of translator. Diameter 10mm. Price by one

Quite uncommon button produced by Ets David.
2 pins on back to a&ttach cjinscale on képi
Goolplated with quicksilver method

2 epaulettes for doctor, circa 1900

We can't exactly call it a pair, because each piece has a slightly different attachment system from below.
Beautiful embroidery of intertwined oak leaves of the Epidaurus serpent. Length 125mm

Old metallic religious braid, 16 mm, green and/or red cross patterns on a gold background, purple dotted border. Price per meter

(Very) old manufacturing by David company in France. You can feel the metal to the touch, a quality that is difficult to find now.
Very decorative.
Initially intended to embellish religious productions, the pattern is quite neutral and can quite be intended for another use.
Limited footage

Religious embroidery, The 10 commandments, second half of the 19th century

Embroidery made by Ets David company in Lyon.
As recounted in the biblical book of Exodus, the Ten Commandments introduce the legislation received by Moses on Mount Sinai after the Israelites escaped from Egypt.
For the record, we indicate them to you below.

Very decorative, Quality difficult to find these days.
Height of the embroidered part: 33 cm.
Width of the embroidered part: 49 cm.

Religious embroidery, the paschal lamb, second half of the 19th century

Embroidery made by Ets David in Lyon.
In the Gospel of St. John, Jesus is defined as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”
An innocent victim, his death represents the ultimate sacrifice to save all men.
The lamb immolated in the Jewish religion has thus become a symbolic image of Christ.

Very decorative, Quality difficult to find these days.
Height of the embroidered part: 34 cm.
Width of the embroidered part: 49 cm.

Embroidered icon, circa 1850. Virgin (Mary?), 3 nd sample. 60 cm high!

Embroidery character made for the Russian market, by Ets David at the beginning of the Second Empire.
The clothes are made of embroidered fabric, the face, hands and feet are made of paper.
The face is reported, as is done on icons.

This work comes from Établissements David, active from 1848 to the end of the 1950s.
Total height 60 cm.

Embroidered icon, circa 1850. Virgin with child. 59 cm high.

Embroidery character made for the Russian market, by Ets David during the Second Empire.
The clothes are made of embroidered fabric, face, feet and hands are made of paper.

The face is reported, as done on icons.

This work comes from Établissements David company, active from 1848 to the end of the 1950s.

Religious embroidery, Pelican...Second half of 19 th century.

The pelican feeding its hungry young with its own liver, to save them from death, is a symbolic image of Christ who sacrificed himself in place of men.

Very decorative, Quality difficult to find these days.
A little oxidation (slightly greenish silver, can be corrected?) on the right part, price commensurate.
Height of the embroidered part: 37 cm.
Width of the embroidered part: 48 cm.

WWI. Cut-out lyre on dark marine wool, OLD STOCK, from a company active from 1848. Price per unit

To be sewn
Heigth 6 cm

Brass numbers 17/18 mm, to clean, for caps and collar tabs. Limited OLD stock. Price per unit.

In the stock of the David company, active from 1848, we found brass figures.
These figures have oxidized over time, we have chosen to sell them as is, we leave it to you to clean them: brass brush, brass stripping product...other.
For example the number "3" was passed through brass stripping product,and brushed, the result is easy and quick, but if we have to do it, it will impact the price... and we are already busy.
Each badge has 2 small brass fixing rods on the back.
We have not precisely counted the number of units of the figures present in large quantities, if you need a large number of identical figures, we may have more than the number indicated, contact us. We will tell you the real stock.

Hunting braid, old stock as new, very limited stock. 40 mm large.

Made decades ago by a french company, now disappeared.
Extra quality, almost impossible to find now.

WWI. Cut-out figures for kepis and collar tabs, OLD STOCK AS NEW, from an establishment active from 1848. Price per unit

In the stock of the David company, active from 1848, we found cut-out figures which were intended to be sewn on uniforms, before WWI, but also during, since we have figures cut out from woolen cloth blue horizon.
Some figures in some models are not available, we only sell what we have available. Stock is limited.
The number 1 is available in 2 versions in madder color, which we have arbitrarily named version A (heigth 25 mm) and version B (heigth 20 mm) .
The number 6 is the same as the number 9...just turn it over. We therefore sell them under the name 6 or 9.

Hunting braid, old stock as new, very limited stock. 30 mm large. Price per meter

Made decades ago by a french company, now disappeared.
Extra quality, almost impossible to find now.

Ribbon of "médaille du Mexique"

Inside boxes of ribbons for 3rd republic medals, we found some remaining ribbon of "médaille du Mexique".
As new, limited stock.

GB. WWI. Ribbon for military cross, soldier. old stock, as new.

Made decades ago by David Company

FRANCE. Ribbon for commémorative medal of 1914-1918. Old stock, as new. Price per 20 cm.

Made by Éts David.

Belgique. Ribbon for croix de guerre 14-18. By 20 cm. Old Stock, as new.

Made by David Company.

France.Ribbon for Palmes académiques. Old stock, as new. Price by 20 cm

Made by David company

Ribbon for Belgian medal, Mérite militaire, 20 cm long. Old stock, as new.

Belle fabrication réalisé par une entreprise qui existait depuis 1848.

Ribbon for Belgian medal, commemortaive medal of WWI, 20 cm long. Old stock, as new.

Ribbon for a medal created on 18th october 1918

Ribbon for Belgian medal, order of Léopold II , 20 cm long. Old stock, as new.

Ribbon for a medal created on 24 th august 1900 by king Léopold II as sovereign of Congo.
In1908, order was integrated to all belgian decorations.

Belgium. Decoration militaire. Old stock, excellent condition. Price for 20 cm

Créée en 1873 pour récompenser les bons et loyaux services des sous-officiers et soldats, mais aussi les services exceptionnels marqués par des actes de courage ou de dévouement.
Des décrets d'octobre 1916 et septembre 1919 étendent le champ d'attribution de cette décoration (en particulier aux sous-officiers et soldats étrangers).

Ribbon for Belgian medal, Mérite civil, 20 cm long. Old stock, as new.

Belle fabrication réalisé par une entreprise qui existait depuis 1848.

Plume for chasseur in its original tube, circa 1900.

Good condition, but fragile, unusable for reenactment. 20 cm high.

Hunting braid, old stock as new, very limited stock. 16 mm large. Price by meter

Made decades ago by a french company, now disappeared.
Extra quality, almost impossible to find now.

USA. Blackened buttons for US military engineers "ESSAYONS" , WWI, 1917 type, perfect condition, old stock, as new. 21 mm diam

Produced by Ets David, kept in family for decades, after company closed.

USA. Blackened buttons for infantry, 1917 type, for US army, old stock, as new.

Produced by Ets David, supplier of US army during WWI.

FRANCE. Buttons for:" Surveillants militaires des colonies" . Old stock, as new

Very rare siverplated buttons produced by Ets David. Circa 1900.

FRANCE. Button for artillery officers, 18 mm diam, ball shape. Price by one.

Very nice goldplated (quicksilver method) button produced by Ets David. Circa 1900.
Very good condition.

FRANCE. Rare button for translator. Diameter 20/21 mm. Price by one, very limited stock

Quite uncommon button produced by Ets David. Circa 1900.
Goolplated with quicksilver mehod

Embroidered icon, circa 1850. Virgin Mary 1st sample. 66 cm high!

Embroidery character made for the Russian market, by Ets David during the Second Empire.
The clothes are made of embroidered fabric, face and hands are made of paper.
Feet are made in painted metal.
The face is reported, as done on icons.
It is probably the Virgin Mary, blue and white being the Marian colors.
This work comes from Établissements David, active from 1848 to the end of the 1950s.
Total height 58 cm. Paper liner with a paper refering to an event happened in 1860.

FRANCE. 144 madder buttons, diameter 15 mm, 2 holes, in their original box. Late 19th century.

Manufactured by David company, found in the stock kept in the family for more than 60 years.
Superb box.
This type of button was used in particular for cavalry breeches which were red around the 1900s.

Embroidered icon, circa 1850. Apostle. 65 cm high!

Embroidery character made for the Russian market, by Ets David at the beginning of the Second Empire.
The clothes are made of embroidered fabric, the face, hands and feet are made of paper. The face is reported, as is done on icons.
He is probably an apostle.
This work comes from Établissements David, active from 1848 to the end of the 1950s.

FRANCE. 144 madder buttons, diameter 15 mm, 4 cup holes, in their original box. Late 19th century.

Manufactured by David company, found in the stock kept in the family for more than 60 years.
Superb box.
This type of button was used in particular for cavalry breeches which were red around the 1900s.

French venerable master , free masson, circa 1900. Choice 2. No lining, some colour moved.

This "collar" has never been worn and is not finished on the lining, it was used as a model to allow customers to choose from the different variations offered.
It is especially interesting to see the quality of the productions of the time, which are superb artisanal achievements, compared to the mass productions "made in Asia".
Unfortunately, over time, infiltrations have discolored the top of the cord a little...price to match.
For the collection, very decorative, especially in a frame.

Mortuary embroidery created by Ets David. Silver embroidered skulls on femurs and tears. "Sane Teeth "

In an oval: 23 cm high.
The David establishments were a renowned company, active from 1848 and which closed its doors at the turn of the 1950s/1960s.
We recently purchased the stock that had been lying dormant in the family of descendants since the closure.
In particular, we found numerous mortuary embroideries, which were used for wakes and funeral ceremonies.
They are all made on black canvas supports. They were embroidered on panels from which each embroidery was then cut out individually.
We have therefore separated these embroideries to sell them one by one.
Stock is extremely limited, 2 to 4 units.
You will use them to your liking.
Several of our customers have integrated them into “Memento Mori”, thus taking up a tradition that dates back to antiquity.

FRANCE. Rare button for officer of administration of artillery. Circa 1900. Price by one, very limited stock

Quite uncommon button produced by établissements David .
We found no reference in any book, just an inscription on the box of suppliers.
Goldplated with quicksilver process.

FRANCE. Rare button for senior officer of colonial administration. Circa 1900. Price by one, very limited stock

Quite uncommon button produced by établissements David .

FRANCE. Rare button for translator. Diameter 15 mm. Price by one, very limited stock

Quite uncommon button produced by Ets David. Circa 1900

USA. Goldened buttons to screw for US marines. WWI - Diam 15 mm. Old production, as new. Price by one

Little stock comming Ets David that supplied US army.
Diametre 15 mm. Vey nice goldplating, probably made with quicksilver method. Very good condition.

Savoie. Royal artillerie corp officer sabre 1819 type

Nice engraved blade "Nizza 1826".
In 1826, Nice is not yet french and still attached to Savoie.
Total length 93 cm, blade 80 cm.
Scabbard is teared but protected blade well.
Rare

USA. Uniform for marine . Jacket + trousers.

Waist size 72 cm, chest size 88 cm.

Enameled aerator horizon blue or grey, for képi, or shakos, made during WWI. Price per one.

Made during WWI by Ets David, supplier of french army...and kept in family 110 years long.
Good condition
Diametre 15 mm.

FRANCE. Buckle for parade belt of marine officer. 2nd Empire. Goldplated with quicksilver method

Buckle which adorned the blue and gold striped ceremonial belts of french naval officers.
Very beautiful workmanship, which slept with the descendants of the David Establishments, supplier to the army from 1848 until the end of the 1950s.
Height 50 mm, width 40 mm.
Sometimes a little oxidation may be visible at the weld of one of the tabs of the fixing system, on the back. Otherwise, as new .

FRANCE. Buckle for officer belt. 1845 type

Buckle which adorned the belts of french officers from 1845 and quite later.
Made by David s, supplier to the army from 1848 until the end of the 1950s.
Height 60 mm, width 53mm.
Sometimes a little oxidation may be visible at the weld of one of the tabs of the fixing system, on the back. Otherwise, as new .

BRAZIL. Buttons for the Brazilian army, chiseled and gold pattern applied on 13 mm diameter balls.Old production, as new. Price by one

Stunning buttons that would now cost a lot to make now.
The patterns on the buttons were chiseled, gilded, then attached to the ball button.
A work of goldsmith, carried out a hundred years ago by T.W§W in Paris , suppliers to the armies.
Around button, 2inscriptionss: "15 de Novembro de 1889" and " Estados Unidos do Brazil".
Inside is a 5 branches star, surrounded by a laurel crown. In central icrcle 4 étoiles symbolised constellation of south cross. 27 stars represent 26 bresilian states and federal district.
Diameter 14 mm. Extremely decorative, especially when size is not artificially increased by picture..

French venerable master , free masson, circa 1900.

Model/sample from Établissements David stocks.
This necklace was never worn and was used as a model to allow customers to choose from the various variations offered.
The quality of the productions of the time is impressive, compared to current serial productions "made in Asia".
Small trace of discoloration, difficult to see, on one edge, much less visible than the sweat marks which affect necklaces worn regularly.
No designs on the lining.

Arms triangles for uniforms of Tour Eiffel employees. Price by pair (TOUR + EIFFEL)

PRECEDENT PRICE: 17 €.
Olympic champions won medals with a small part of the Eiffel Tower.
You can have also a small part of its history, made decades ago for uniforms of employees of the most famous monument of Paris.
Limited stock.
Dimensions around :16 x 13 x 13 cm.

Bayonet for argentina. Made in Germany. Aluminium handle

520 mm long

Sweden bayonet for Mauser

325 mm

USA. Free mason. Handle with american eagle

88 cm long.
Wood is cracked. Blade is grey but could be cleaned.

"Cabriolet", used in french police as handcuff from 1850 to end of 60th. PRICE BY ONE.

30 cm long

Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1870-1871

Médaille en bronze, gravée par Georges Lemaire, dont l'avers représente le profil de Marianne casquée sous les traits de mademoiselle Fernande Dubois, artiste de l’Opéra-comique et le revers portant la légende « Aux défenseurs de la Patrie » et le millésime « 1870-1871 ». Elle fut créée par la loi du 9 novembre 1911, décernée aux combattants de la guerre de 1870-1871 qui justifiaient de leur présence sous les drapeaux, en France ou en Algérie, entre les mois de juillet 1870 et de février 1871 inclus. Le ruban associe symboliquement le noir du deuil de la défaite et le vert de l'espérance du retour de l'Alsace-Lorraine à la France.

Half curved button, numered 1. Diam 18 mm

No idea of period and place where it was used?
Slightly coppery appearance. Very limited stock.

Médaille militaire With diploma

Attributed to Philibert Lenoir in 1907

Flask for lead balls, mid 19 th century

Thick leather ended by a dosing system
Length 23 cm

USA. Sword of Knight of Columbus. American Catholic fraternal order.

90 cm long.
Head of Christopher Columbus on pommel.
Numerous inscriptions and chiselings.
Global good condition

English cavalry sabre, WW1, 1908 type, so called "Patton"

After the Mle 1899 saber, too large and heavy for the cavalry, came the Model 1908, first developed for the American cavalry by a certain Patton, who would have an extraordinary destiny, including a major role in the evolution of the Second World War.
With a very futuristic appearance for the time, it was almost never used; loading machine guns from horseback did not produce very satisfactory results.
The scabbard is heavily oxidized, with a visible hole and missing splints, but the markings are clearly visible on the heel.
The hilt is in good condition with its original green paint.
Emblematic of the innovative weapons of the "Great War" in their design.
Total length: 110 cm

Lot de 4 médailles

- Médaille en bronze à patine brune., d'après G PRUD'HOMME. A/ "Ferdinand FOCH Maréchal
de France". R/ "Rethondes signature de l'Armistice 8-11 Novembre 1918". Diam : 68 mm.
- Médaille en bronze d'après Paul BELMONDO (1898-1982). A/ Profil de Jean-Paul II. Signée.
R/ Armoiries papales et devise « Dieu pour tous les hommes ». Diam : 72 mm.
- Collection "Histoire de France". 2 petites médailles aspect vermeil marquées:
"Aliénor d'Aquitaine, Reine de France et d'Angleterre, 1137-1223". Diam : 36 mm.
"Lothaire, (oxydation) 954-986". Diam 36 mm .

Copies of 6 paintings of Soldiers of WWII

Reproduction on canvas of paintings of soldiers of french colonies.
Frame size: 31 cm X 38 cm

HALF PRICE. Hat for medical judge

As new. Size 58

Sword for toreador so called "estoque de matador" + 2 swords for decoration.

Sword for toreador is curved to reach easier heart of bull and kill him quickly.
95 cm long.
Other swords are made only for decoration, blade are engraved. Length 99 and 101 cm.
All need a cleaning.

3 items in pewter: as on picture, except flask

Made threw last 2 centuries, caution, possible extra shipping cost according to weight.
Flask is soon sold.

FRANCE. Button for officer of chasseur à pied, from octobre 1871, in 25 mm de diametre, price by one

Old silverplated production , as new. limited number
Used from october 1871 till WWII and a bit later.

2 pairs of Stirrups, north Africa.

Some differences in holes inside one "pair" as it was handmade during 18 th century.
Good condition. Steel.

7 old french banknotes, including one Bonaparte

2 X 100 fr Corneille, 1 X 100 NF Bonaparte (one corner missing), 1 x 20 fr pécheur de 1948, 1 x 100 francs jeune paysan, 1 X 10 fr Berlioz, 1 X 50 F Quentin de La Tour

Sold as is, please examine the photos carefully before ordering.
2 lots for sale.

8 strirrups, including one pair

At least 5 pieces are old pieces.
During Empire period stirrups are very often inserted inside sole of boots.
Bronze pair is made this way

Goldplated buckles with medusa face, stamped brass, made in France before 1960!

2 parts in stamped brass, diametre 50 mm, linked by a brass snake .
Price is for 3 pieces, of course.
Very nice french quality, quite different of actual asian productions. Not new but still in good condition
For width of belt 48 mm. Limited stock

Medusa head on brass circle 38 mm

Initially made for french army to make belts.
We bought remaining stock

Insigne du brevet militaire professionnel pour être admis adjudant chef, prix à l'unité

Inspiré du médaillon de vétérance de l'ancien régime qui était sur fond rouge.
Cet insigne a été attribué dans les années 80/90 après validation, pour pouvoir être admis adjudant chef....Stock limité, production de cette période.
Il peut être amusant de le coudre sur une tenue de bretteur pour du spectacle?

Eclaireurs de France: Hat, 31 small flags, insignias and card

"Eclaireurs de France" are a kind of scouts.

All these small flags were collected just after WWII while travelleing in all europe by a french "eclaireur".

Veste de camouflage armée française, taille 96 C, fabriquée en 1995.

Nous avons racheté à un militaire en retraite une douzaine de ces vestes, dans un état encore tout à fait convenable.
Cela méritait d'être mis en ligne.
Pour un tour de poitrine de 96 cm maximum, et une taille maximale de 180 cm.

Album du cortège historique de Morat 1476-1876.

Superbe document historique, qui a malheureusement eu du mal à supporter le passage des ans.
La couverture est superbe, incrustée d'une rare médaille commémorative.

5 medals, 3 rd republic

3 medals from agricultural contests, 2 in bronze (1879 and 1885), one in silver (1882).
One other big (in aluminium?).
One in silver (Volley or handball?)

Roman charriot + 2 Caesar + vexillary...To restore - copie

Made by C.B.G.
Old production, need a new painting, sold as it is.
Balance is the one of famous episode of "Vae victis".

Souvenirs portraits: 10 th regiment artillry et 11 th cuirassier

Vers la fin du XIX ème siècle et jusqu'à la guerre de 14, il était de bon ton de se faire tirer le portrait, et de faire incruster son visage dans l'image d'un soldat de son régiment mis en scène dans une espèce d'allégorie du régiment en pleine action.
Cela donne des images naïves, mais qui nous renseignent aussi sur les us et coutumes de l'époque, le matériel utilisé, son evolution...Etc. il est aussi parfois émouvant de retrouver la trace des hommes ainsi mis en scène.
Nous vous proposons 2 portraits.
Un soldat (nom inconnu) du 10 ème d'artillerie, (cadre 59 X 51 cm), postérieur à 1915, car on y voit un casque adrian au dessus de l'écusson en haut à droite, au dessus du drapeau national.
Celui du cavalier Robinot, du 11 ème cuir, le portrait (cadre 45 X 57 cm) est plus ancien, le biplan qui survole le champ de bataille doit être un des 1ers "aéroplanes" mis en service.
Pas cher, le prix comprend l'emballage renforcé pour éviter la casse. Petite fêlure du verre dans l'angle supérieur droit du cadre du cuirassier (voir image), vendu en l'état

Ballistol spay- Protection for metal pieces

Good and old product to protect all metal pieces.

Boucleton pour bélière de sabre d'officier de marine

Très beau passant de bélière utilisé pour les ceinturons de cérémonie d'officiers de la marine française.
30 x 30 mm, belle dorure, très décoratif.
Prix sans commune mesure avec le cout de production.

Boucle de ceinturon au croissant et à l'étoile

A priori il s'agit d'un modèle de l'armée tunisienne, mais il semble que l'armée turque ait eu un modèle très proche vers la fin du XIX ème/début XXème.
Rien d'étonnant à cela, il s'agit de symboles très répandus dans les pays arabes et la Tunisie a fait partie de l'empire ottoman.
65 X 55 mm. Très bon état, stock très limité.

Bocettes with grenade, sheet metal, no fixation on back, sold by pair

For shakos of regiments with "white" buttons .
Diametre 40 mm, nice old french production

FRANCE. 30 old military buttons in a frame. From 1804 till now.

Sorry, translation later...

Souvenir medal of garde républicaine - Presidential escort

Precedent price: 2,90 €.
Nice enameled medal, limited stock.
45 X 40 mm

Aerators for headgears/shakos, price by one

Very useful to finish some hats.
Small size 9,6 mm. Sometimes a bit oxydized, it is not new.
Sold as it is

Buckle to close belts for health service officers

This type appeared during 3 rd republic and is still used for ceremonies.
Very nice goldplating sometimes slightly oxydized, limlited stock!

Buttons with crescent, price by one

Diam 15 mm, limited stock

FRANCE. Crescents for tabs and kepis, for spahi and noth african officers collar, price by one.

Collars and kepis of spahis officers were adorned by such crescent, first embroidered, then in stamped brass during war time .
Such uniforms were described in book of Laurent Mirouze, "L'armée française dans la 1 ère guerre mondiale", tome 1, pages 404 and 405.
We found some original pieces in very good condition.
Dimension: peak to peak: 20 mm

Trefles epaulettes troop for gendarmerie, 1885 type.

Need to be wightened with product for gym shoes (for instance), good condition on top.

Pins and medal made before 1950

Very nice quality, made in France between 70 to 80 years.

Belgian army officer buttons, 20 th century -25 mm - Price per unit

PRECEDENT PRICE: 2 €
Limited stock.
Very nice to improve pirate clothings for instance with this nice lion, slightly pink goldplating!

Horn in goldplated brass 40 x 22 mm

2 pins on back to fix it

Horn and grenade, small size

Not for french army, size 39 X 32 mm. 5 different colours. Very small stock

FRANCE. Half ball ancient buttons for artillry, 2 sizes. Old new stock

Nice to replace lost buttons on an original uniform or for collection.

Buckles with medusa face, silverplated, DIAM 38 MM, old production made in France!

2 parts in stamped brass, diametre 38 mm, linked by a brass snake .
Price is for 3 pieces, of course.
Very nice french quality, quite different of actual asian productions. Not new but still in good condition
For width of belt 38 mm. Limited stock

4 Doc- médecine- Certificat de contre visite de 1832- 2 journaux de 1859- 1 diplôme de l'UFF de 1937

100 ans de documents sur la médecine.
Un certificat de contre visite du docteur Jaume, chrirurgien major, daté de 1832 (époque Louis Philippe) concernant le capitaine Philippe Auguste Decetz, jugé apte au service.
Le document est contresigné par le général Guye. Tampon du département de la Sarthe.

"Charognard" brodé or sur fond bleu marine - L'unité

Nous avons récupéré un lot de broderies destinées semble t'il à réaliser des épaulettes de l'armée de l'air, ornées du fameux "charognard".

Chaque broderie fait 5 cm de long sur 2 de large, nous la livrons sur sa bande de tissu de 8 cm de large (à l'endroit le plus large) sur 15 cm de long

FRANCE. Buttons for Saharian troops, silverplated

Boutons portés sur les uniformes de certaines troupes d'Afrique du nord, jusqu'à la dissolution de ces troupes pour cause d'indépendance.
Diam 21 mm, stock limité, oxydation plus ou moins marquée, vendus en l'état!

Copie de casque adrian.

Nous nous sommes posés la question de l'utilité de vendre de tels casques alors qu'il est possible de trouver de bonnes pièces à des prix raisonnables, mais....1) Abimer une pièce historique en la portant n'est pas forcément une très bonne idée, c'est comme ça que des objets assez abondants finissent par disparaitre. 2 ) Les tours de tête des "poilus" ne sont pas forcément adaptés à des têtes du XXI ème siècle, ces copies de casques sont plus facilement utilisables. Bref, nous nous sommes décidés à vendre ces casques, vos achats nous confirmeront, ou pas, si c'était une bonne idée.

FRANCE. Buttons for ambassadors and prefets: 20 mm. 3rd republic type (1871), used till now.

Small stock forgotten in a supplier drawer
Goldplated brass, described page 294 of "Fallou". R and F for "République Française".
In gold for ambassadors, in silver for prefets.
Silver is new, it will become grey progressively.

Austria, headgear plate

Made in Paris for austrian army of XIX th century (but does not fit first empire period).
Sold as they are.
20 X 14 cm

Display for 2 sabres/katanas/pistols

Very useful to show your collection.

Display for 3 sabres/katanas/pistols

Very useful to show your collection.

Buttons 25 mm diam. silver aspect. 1/2 curved. Price by one

Buttons "25" silver aspect. 1/2 curved
Made in France. Army 1970's.
Less curved that buttons usually used by French army during Empire era...but very cheap.

Display for 1 sabre/katana/pistol

Very useful to show your collection.

vertical display for one single sabre

For weapons with thick scabbards.
You need to add something to maintain the scabbard if it is a narrow one

Special for frogs: 6 mm green and yellow braid

Only some meters on (old) stock, made in France

"Sqare" lace, old silver, 6 x 4 mm, new old (limited) stock. Price per meter

Od stock in good condition, to make frogs. Price per meter

Black round lace to make frogs, 8 mm.

Probably a mix of wool and ? Old production.

FRANCE. Infantry troop, OLD ORIGINAL buttons 1871-1914

Taken from old uniforms, very limited stock.
To make uniform of WWI, as it is for beginning of war...and painted later, or just keep these small pieces of history for collection.

FRANCE. Équipages de la flotte, buttons 23 mm, 1872 type

Very limited stock.
Thick brass