French Second Empire Leather Pouch with Imperial Eagle - Charriere Paris
| Year: | Second Empire Era |
| Maker: | Charriere, Paris |
| Type: | Leather Pouch |
| Condition: | See Description |
Description
11/6/26 - For sale is a French Second Empire era black leather pouch (giberne) with the Imperial eagle. The flap is edged in brass and carries a brass Imperial eagle standing on a thunderbolt. The box has brass side plates with rings for attaching a shoulder belt, and one brass side plate is stamped "CHARRIERE PARIS." Under the flap, the body of the pouch is lined with a metal liner. On the back, the flap closes with a leather strap over a brass stud on the bottom. Please note that the loop of the closure strap on the back is torn. The leather shows a crackled surface with wear and some edge wear, and the brass shows age and patina, as shown in the photos. A handsome example of French Second Empire leather gear.
Specifications
| Condition: | See Description |
| Maker: | Charriere, Paris |
| Year: | Second Empire Era |
| Type: | Leather Pouch |