41 - Marshal Oudinot’s ceremonial uniform of the Order of the Holy Spirit:

Marshal Oudinot’s ceremonial uniform of the Order of the Holy Spirit: Green silk waistcoat with a fine ribbed pattern, embroidered in gold with natural-colored fleurs-de-lis, flames in gold and red sequins, and heraldic fleurs-de-lis in silver embroidery, featuring: "H" in silver embroidery surmounted by the royal crown in gold thread and red silk; nine small buttons embroidered with gold braid, with a silver dove in the center, its beak red; an embroidered pocket with flaps on each side; collar embroidered to match; back in white fabric, with two tabs fitted with a cord for adjustment; green silk lining around the edges. (Minor wear; silk slightly discolored on one side under the armpit; one button missing). Good to very good condition. Black silk velvet jacket lined with green silk, fastened with nine large buttons embroidered with gold braid, featuring a silver dove; two faux lapel pockets, adorned with three buttons in a row; sleeve cuffs in green silk with small stripes, embroidered with gold trimmings matching the vest, height 14.5 cm; on the shoulders, a cord held in place by a small button to hold the order’s collar or a large cord; and on the chest, on the left side, a beautiful plaque of the Order of the Holy Spirit, in silver passementerie, the dove’s beak in red silk, diameter 11 cm; back adorned with two buttons in a row, as well as two others at the bottom of the basques; height approximately 100 cm. (Two buttons missing; a small snag below the left pocket; some discoloration on the lining). Good to very good condition. Black silk velvet breeches, vertical closure with four buttons, with a placket on the front, held in place at the top by three buttons covered in black silk; a small pocket on each side, fastened by a smaller button; at the back, a double velvet tab for adjustment. It ends below the knees, fastened at the bottom on each side by four gold-embroidered buttons featuring a dove and a green silk ribbon with small stripes embroidered with laurel leaves in gold braid, forming a garter; height 79 cm. (Signs of wear; two black buttons and the fastenings for the two garters are missing; slightly unstitched between the legs). Good condition. Black silk velvet cape, lined with green silk; turn-down collar in green silk with small stripes, embroidered with gold and silver passementerie, continuing (height 10 to 11 cm) as well as on the fronts of the two large trapezoidal facings (width at top 9 cm, at bottom 35 cm, height 104 cm). It was fastened by two cords, one of which ended in two tassels with thick twists (one of which is unstitched); on each side at the back, two small velvet buttons, 22 and 36 cm from the top. Total height 108 cm. (Minor wear; small tears at the collar attachment points, on the sides, where the cords are fastened; yellowed green silk lining at the upper portion). Good condition. Restoration period, 1820. Manufactured by the firm DALLEMAGNE, GUIBOUT & COMPAGNIE, embroiderers and trimmers to the King and the court. PROVENANCE: from the collection of Marshal Oudinot, which has since remained in the possession of his direct descendants.