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Military and civilian supplies, made between 1848 and 1960
We purchased the stock from a supplier to the armies in the Lyon region, active from 1848 until the end of the 1950s.
Our finds will be put online gradually, be patient, here are already some old objects already offered for a few weeks.
The company's managers having refused to work with the occupying forces, there is no military manufacturing from the Second World War in this lot, but from before...yes!
This section brings together everything that we have not managed to fit into the other sections, and not only the production of the army supplier mentioned previously, you risk making surprising discoveries there.
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Red lacquered uniform for troops or sergeants in the motor transport service. Very limited quantity, price per unit. Produced by Ets David.
Brass letter in an embroidered style, lacquered red, very limited stock.
Height 23 mm, width 14 mm.
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Sharifian star. For spahi kepis in particular. But also golden pentagram. Gilded brass, price per unit, manufactured by Ets David.
Limited stock from the David company, active between 1848 and the early 1960s. Width 14 mm from arm to arm. Gold-plated brass.
The pentagram can take on a variety of symbolic meanings in various contexts, including Pythagorean, religious, Masonic, and universal traditions.
It is linked to the number 5, the star, the initiated man, and the secret center of matter.
Its meaning is particularly important in spirituality, esotericism, and occultism.
We leave the choice of its use to you.
A few minor traces of oxidation, barely visible to the naked eye.
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Tricolor knitted bands - Old French manufacturing - Per meter
Mayoral sashes are now made from ribbons very similar to those used for inaugurations.
Previously, they were made of knit fabric, which conformed better to the shape of the body and could be worn across the body or around the waist.
During the French Revolution, the People's Commissars wore tricolor sashes.
We have found a limited amount of this knit fabric in the stock of Éts David, which is both stable in its width and flexible in its length. Take advantage of this opportunity.
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Adorables jumelles de théâtre habillées de nacre incrustée de motifs floraux dorés, dans leur étui d'origine.
Difficile de réaliser un objet plus raffiné que ces petites jumelles, en parfait état, dans leur étui d'origine.
Leur production remonte vraisemblablement à la belle époque.
Largeur maximum cm. Longueur des cylindres cm.
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Genuine opera hats
Why the name "opera hat"?
A top hat with a mechanical spring.
This hat can be flattened with a simple press, making it easy to store in the cloakrooms of theaters, opera houses, and restaurants.
It could even be slipped under a seat when folded, thus avoiding obstructing the view of those behind the hat-wearing spectators.
To open it, you must hold the brim firmly and give it a sharp downward movement; the brim pops up with a sharp snapping sound.
The brim is usually made of black satin, silk, or cotton.
Unfortunately, antique top hats are designed for much smaller head sizes than those of 21st-century men. You can still find them for children or women, and they're not very expensive; for adults, they're rarer... and more expensive. At the time of posting, we have hats available in sizes 52, 53, and 57. They are all in good condition.
The size 52 comes with its box, which is detached into several pieces but is present and may be repairable. It is marked with the same name as the one inscribed on the hat's crown in gold lettering: Col à Clermont. A sheet from the "Journal des tirages financiers" dated December 6, 1923, is also included.
The size 53 is from P.B. in Paris.
The size 57 is from Aigon, 3 rue Crémieux in Nîmes.
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Dragoon helmet 1776 style - copy
Antique production for the theater. Originals are almost impossible to find, copies are rare, and they are no longer made.
We have cleaned and reassembled this helmet with horsehair and interior padding so that it can be used for reenactment or collection purposes.
Head circumference adjustable to a maximum of 59 cm. Sold with plume.
Only one for sale.
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Very rare hussar officer's sash belts conforming to the 1845 regulations. Antique pieces.
Model used from 1845 to 1854.
This type of belt was therefore used under Louis Philippe period, then during Presidence and at the beginning of Second Empire.
However, virtually no examples remain.
Those we are offering come from the stock of the David company, active from approximately 1848 to 1960.
The red cords are locally damaged (sold as is, price reflects this), the metal of the braid has tarnished slightly, but these are very rare examples of hussar uniforms, and they are often the missing element needed to complete a mannequin.
The measurements indicated in the extract from the official journal are indeed those of the pieces we are offering for sale.
They are entirely accurate.
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USA. sash for general officer
Burgundy silk with gold bullion tassels.
Central motif: US eagle on lightning bolts. Wear, stains. See pictures
Late 19th century. Civil War, Indian War.
Produced by the David Company (1848-1964)
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Belgian sample of epaulette. Artillery type. Circa 1900
Made by Éts David (1848-1964).
Light moth attack
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Belgian sample of epaulette. Light cavalry type. Circa 1900
Made by Éts David (1848-1964).
Light moth attack
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Chechia pompoms in their presentation box from Éts David + a blue pompom with shortened fringe
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.
We are including a blue fez tassel with shortened fringe, which is not from Éts David.
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USA. General officer's belt. With manufacturer's samples page.
Brown leather belt with three rows of gold bullion embroidery.
Minor damage, but otherwise a new old stock example. No belt buckle.
Late 19th century.
In its original cardboard box. Produced by the David company (1848-1964).
We have included a page from their catalog, in which components of this belt are offered, as well as a cap embroidery, among other items.
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Red trefoil epaulettes. Infantry. New old stock. Produced by Éts David before 1960 - The pair
Length 17 cm.
Maximum width 8 cm.
Minimum width 4.7 cm.
The square braid has a slightly shiny appearance; it is probably made of silk or viscose.
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New old stock red clover epaulettes of a re-enlisted soldier. Produced by Éditions David around 1900. The pair
Length 17.5 cm.
Maximum width 8.5 cm.
Minimum width 4.5 cm.
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Cloverleaf epaulettes with half-ball buttons. Produced before 1960. The pair
The red epaulettes are new and come from Éts David.
They are not sewn (see picture) for a few centimeters in the area where the buttons are located.
The other epaulettes come from Éts Peignon, a costume maker in Nantes that operated from the Second Empire until the early 2000s. Their stock contained some real gems... We were there during their liquidation sales.
The two white trefoils are not actually a pair; the fastening systems are slightly different, which is not noticeable once installed.
The two blue ones underneath are also very slightly different, but they are not visible side by side on the uniform. Price reflects this.
Dimensions
Red/blue "gendarme" epaulettes:
Length: 17 cm
Max. width: 9 cm
Min. width: 4.5 cm
Silver/sky blue officer epaulettes:
Length: 14 cm
Max. width: 6 cm
Minimum width: 2.5 cm.
White/sky blue troop.
Length: 12.5 cm.
Maximum width: 5 cm.
Minimum width: 2.5 cm.
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Narrow red clover epaulettes, new old stock. Produced by Éts David before 1960. The pair
Length: 15 cm.
Maximum width: 6.5 cm.
Minimum width: 2.5 cm.
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Pair of non-commissioned officer's epaulettes of marine infantry with red metallic fringe. Mint condition. - copie
Pair of unworn epaulettes from the stock of Éts David.
Only one pair available.
The fringe is made of fine metallic twists, a rare find!
Pre-war manufacture.
A little black soiling near one button (see picture), otherwise in excellent condition.
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2 infantry epaulettes, Third Republic. Standard model from the David company.
Each epaulette has a label, one of which is parchment, indicating that these epaulettes can be replaced with cuirassier epaulettes.
It also states: "Must not leave the store"...Sorry, it's done!
Produced by Ets David, circa 1900. Some wear on one of the epaulettes (see photos). Only one pair in stock.
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Pair of military musicians' epaulettes, Belgium? Produced by Éts David
Shoulder pads from the stock of Éts David. New old stock. Limited quantity.
Length: 12 cm.
Maximum width: 65 mm.
Minimum width: 20 mm.
Produced before 1960.
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Vintage tan leather shoelaces, new old stock, made in France by Éts David. Price per pair
Thickness 2.20 mm x 2.70 mm on average, so not exactly square.
We found these laces in bundles, all attached to the leather plate from which they were cut (see last image), a very, very long time ago.
Length 80 cm. Limited quantity. The leather seems very strong, even when pulled on roughly—we tried it.
But if it's over 100 years old, it might not be the best choice for reenactment. In any case, we cannot guarantee its use for that purpose should it break.
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30 x 25 mm marine belt buckle fronts. Price per unit
In the David Company's warehouse, we found a box containing hundreds of small brass plaques, 30 x 25 mm in size, intended to adorn belt loops for the navy or marine infantry. They were never finished, but these small plaques are very decorative and could be incorporated into naval-themed displays. We leave it to you to decide how you might use them. The price is very low, and the quality of details is excellent.
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Set of 2 epaulette samples, standard model for non-commissioned officers 1909 and Foreign Legion 1954. David Company
Found in the David Company's warehouses.
A disassembled epaulette of a "Re-enlisted Non-Commissioned Officer of the Line Infantry and Engineers" from November 1909, accompanied by its standard model card from the Ministry of War.
Another epaulette of a Foreign Legion enlisted man, in mint condition, sent following the call for tenders of April 14, 1954. Interesting for documentary purposes, rare examples of selection procedures throughout the 20th century.
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Drum major baton cord – Old French manufactured -
The versions range from the Second Empire to the first half of the 1950s for the most recent ones.
The order is chronological, from the oldest to the most recent.
While the oldest pieces have significant historical value, if you wish to use them, we recommend choosing more modern models, which will be more durable.
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Pair of Gendarmerie cloverleaf epaulettes in their original boxes. Never worn. Produced by Éts David.
Pair of ceremonial epaulettes for a gendarmerie officer. Third Republic.
Never worn, but still showing signs of oxidation.
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Pair of epaulettes bordered by a gold torsade on a red background . New old stock. Produced by Éts David
Pair of epaulettes for Garde républicaine non-commissioned officer for instance.Third Republic.
Made of red wool with gold thread trim.
Black velvet lining, fine fringe. Supplied with fastening clips and pre-drilled holes for buttons.
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Officer's belts, never worn. In their original boxes. Produced by Éts David
In the enormous stock from Éts David, we found a number of officers' belts in their original boxes.
In particular, French officers' belts, without prongs, typical of the 1930s. These are privately purchased models.
The outer leather is in near-new condition; the inner leather lining is sometimes slightly stained after decades of storage. This is not noticeable when worn.
The boxes are all damaged on one or more sides; we are selling them as is.
The lengths indicated, which are those printed inside the belts, correspond to the maximum length at which the belt can be worn comfortably. Slightly shorter than the size you choose, it will fit without any problem if you intend to lose weight... And in the event of a future pregnancy, the belt will not get bigger with you.
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Ceinture de commandement. Alsace annexée 1888
Belt that belonged to an officer named Meyer, assigned to a field artillery regiment, the 66th Lothring (Lothring, like Lotharingia, according to the 843 borders), based in Saint-Avold, which was located in Germany and belonged to the XVI Army Corps. This is a military antique, both German and French, a testament to a turbulent period on the borders of Europe.
Some foxing on the heavy canvas lining, otherwise in good condition.
In its beautiful original box.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Leg prosthesis. PRECEDENT PRICE: 185 €
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.
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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!
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Firefighter helmet of Villieres, in brass
One bocette lacking, we offer 2 extra. No inside. Circa 1900
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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.
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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.
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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
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Plume for chasseur in its original tube, circa 1900.
Good condition, but fragile, unusable for reenactment. 20 cm high.
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Trefles epaulettes troop for gendarmerie, 1885 type.
Need to be wightened with product for gym shoes (for instance), good condition on top.
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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
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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".
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2 pairs of Stirrups, north Africa.
Some differences in holes inside one "pair" as it was handmade during 18 th century.
Good condition. Steel.
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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
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HALF PRICE. Hat for medical judge
As new. Size 58
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