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90 - A uniform of the deputy commander of the pontifical palatine guard
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€800 - 1,200Sale fees
A uniform of the deputy commander of the pontifical palatine guard dating: 1950 circa provenance: State of the Vatican City, Kepi in well-preserved crimson and black cloth, with gilded-thread braiding and decorations, the front badge also embroidered in gold bullion. Chinstrap with some defects, brass buttons. Green underside of the visor, fabric lining with manufacturer's mark. Tunic in brown cloth, crimson collar and cuffs with gold bullion braiding. Aiguillette and tassels. Gilt brass buttons featuring a flaming grenade. Silver-coloured metal epaulettes with two stars and movable gold bullion fringes. Black fabric lining. Together with the waist belt, missing its buckle plate, and trousers in blue cloth with crimson piping. The ensemble is completed by a medal bar with five decorations, including the Military Knightly Order of St. Gregory the Great, a medal of Leo XIII, a gilt metal cross inscribed "Pro Ecclesia et Pontefice", a Benemerenti Medal of Pius XII, a Medal of Merit for Extraordinary Services of Pius XII and, finally, a Benemerenti Medal of Pius XI.
Auction details
Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 1Auction house
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