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a sword and a book on a blue backgrounda picture of a framed picture of a man in uniforma piece of paper with a drawing on it next to a piece of paper with a drawing on ita close up of a knife and a fork on a tablepair of antique brass - plated knitting needles with twisted endsa metal object that is laying on a blue surface
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Maître Pierre TURPIN

100 - Category D. Commemorative set belonging to an officer who di…
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Estimate €150 - €350
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Category D. Commemorative set belonging to an officer who died for France. A fine brass frame containing a photograph of Mr Pierre Maxime TAILLANDIER (who died in 1919 as a result of wounds sustained in action against the enemy in 1918), his Croix de Guerre with Palm and commendations, and his Legion of Honour. His ‘commemorative certificate for having died for the fatherland’. Included is his 1882 infantry officer’s sabre. Initial on the guard. A decorative model privately manufactured by P. PAILLARD in Cosne. Featuring an interesting five-pronged guard (in the ‘à la Nancy’ style). 92 cm blade fitted to a single-ring scabbard. Available for general sale to adults only upon presentation of proof of identity. Collection possible at the end of the sale, subject to the usual conditions.
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About the sale SALE OF WEAPONS
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Auction time 11/06/2026 at 2:00 PM
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