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A pair of ceremonial epaulettes intended for enlisted ranks or non-commissioned officers of the Imperial Russian Army. The epaulettes are executed in the characteristic mid-19th century form, with a rounded lower shield and an elongated upper tongue designed to be secured beneath the shoulder strap of the uniform.
At the centre of each epaulette is a circular field bearing an applied gilt cipher of Emperor Alexander II, formed as a stylised intertwined letter “A” with the Roman numeral “II”, surmounted by the Imperial crown. The cipher is enclosed within a semi-circular gilt border, emphasising the ceremonial and representational character of the object. The upper section of the epaulettes is decorated with a metal field of pronounced scaled texture, typical of parade insignia for enlisted personnel and non-commissioned officers.
The backing is made of vivid red cloth with a red piping along the upper edge, allowing the epaulettes to be confidently attributed to the 2nd Leib-Uhlan Courland Regiment, of which Emperor Alexander II was the Colonel-in-Chief.
Dimensions: Height: 13 cm. Width: 9 cm. Thickness: 1.5 cm.
Condition: Good. The cloth backing is well preserved, with natural signs of age and wear. The metal elements retain an even, noble patina, without deformation or losses.
Provenance: Private collection.
Overall good condition. The textile backing is intact, without tears or losses. The gilt metal elements are well preserved, with an even patina and no evidence of later restoration. The condition is consistent with the age and historical character of the object.
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