An infantry troop gibern, black leather case, patelette decorated with a brass plate with the arms of France (reassembled, traces plugged from the original plate); white buffalo band with stitching on the sides, bearing two matricules on the back; probably used for the National Guard and an 1816 type lighter with its scabbard, presented with the sword-holder part of the white buffalo harness, double-stitched, also for the National Guard. Restoration period. Good condition.

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