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Letters patent, patent of ennoblement of Jean Jacques Antoin…
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Letters patent, patent of ennoblement of Jean Jacques Antoin…
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
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Description
Letters patent, patent of ennoblement of Jean Jacques Antoine Falcon as baron of the Empire.
On vellum with painted coat of arms (minor wear). Given in Paris on 14 February 1810. Signature of the Emperor Napoleon Ier "Napol" and Cambaceres. With its seal of red wax and its ribbons.
Traces of moisture and small holes, more particularly in the left lower part.
41 x 59 cm
Presented framed under glass in a palmettes frame.
Jean Jacques Antoine FALCON (1771-1813) squadron leader, aide-de-camp, baron of the Empire by letters patent of 14 February 1810. He was a colonel in 1813. Died for France on 29 August 1813 in the battle of Lowenberghe. Officer of the Legion of Honour.
Coat of arms :
Per fess; first, per pale Or, a horse galloping Sable and Gules, the sign of the barons drawn from the army; second, Azure, a tree trunk terraced Or, issuant dexter two rejettons Or and sinister five arms armed Argent each holding a sword high palewise Or. Livery the colours of the shield.
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Pictures credits:
Élodie BROSSETTE, Matisse HILBER, Édouard ROBIN
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