France, Louis-Philippe (1830-1848) - 2nd Republic (1848-1852 - Lot 167

France, Louis-Philippe (1830-1848) - 2nd Republic (1848-1852). Set of two shako plates and a collar hanger for the National Guard. - Shako plate model 1837 for the national guard. In stamped and silvered copper with a Gallic rooster, its right paw resting on a globe between horizontal oak and laurel branches. (Silvering very worn, minor bumps, fairly good condition). - Plaque de shako modèle 1848 de la 7ème légion de la garde nationale. In stamped and silvered copper with a Gallic cockerel on a globe cut out with the numeral 7, with a bundle of flags bearing the mottoes "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ" and a lictor and crossed hands with a banner bearing the motto "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" (In uncovered condition, the screw and tabs securing the reverse are missing, Fairly good condition). - Louis-Philippe National Guard officer's collar. Gilded brass plate decorated in the center with a gilded brass motif soldered to the plate and featuring a Gallic rooster holding in its talons the globe stamped with the inscription "FRANCE" and resting on a cluster of four flags bearing the inscription "LIBERTÉ ORDRE PUBLIC". Back lining and buttons missing. Re-used antique tray, with the old holes used to attach the motif. (In its original state, needs cleaning, fairly good condition).