241 - France, Second Empire (1852–1870) – Third Republic (1870–1940).

France, Second Empire (1852–1870) – Third Republic (1870–1940). Artillery officer’s cartridge pouch. Black patent leather case, the flap stamped in the center with crossed cannons surmounted by a flaming grenade in gilded brass (remnants), with a fluted brass border around the edge. The sides of the case are made of brass and decorated along the edges with friezes of small geometric motifs; one side is stamped with the manufacturer’s mark “GEORGE.” Black patent leather band, lined with brown velvet, complete with its gilded brass fittings (remnants), including a lion’s head connected by three small chains to a coat of arms bordered by a twisted band bearing, at its center, a flaming grenade on a sand-textured background. Complete. Case dimensions: Width at top 15 cm, at bottom 17 cm, H 10 cm. (Signs of wear and normal use; the leather closure tab on the case is damaged; in fairly good condition). The brass side reinforcements have their outlines highlighted by a frieze decoration; fixed rings for the banner. Leather closure tab is cut off.