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Maître Ingrid GIRARDOT
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A collection of 156 breast badges, known as ‘pucelles’, and …
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218
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A collection of 156 breast badges, known as ‘pucelles’, and …
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
A collection of 156 breast badges, known as ‘pucelles’, and corps badges made of brass-plated, silver-plated and enamelled metal. The collection brings together a wide variety of municipal and regional designs, featuring numerous variations of shields and coats of arms. Sets dedicated to the fire stations in Saint-Herblain, Saint-Martin-d’Hères and Saint-Égrève. Also included is a fine badge featuring black axes, manufactured by Arthus-Bertrand for the Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc fire station. The collection comprises prints from historic and renowned firms such as Drago, Arthus-Bertrand, Delsart and France Sélection. Overall in good condition, with normal signs of wear and tear.
Provenance: The Albert Giraud Collection, considered to be the largest collection of fire brigade badges in France (formerly housed in the museum at Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon).
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