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a picture of a picture of a man in uniform and a swordthree medals and a hat on a tablea gold purse with fringes on a shelf next to a paintinga picture of a framed picture of a woman and a mana metal object that is sitting on a tablepair of old swords on a white background with a metal handle
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Maître Pierre TURPIN

101 - Category D. Commemorative set belonging to an officer who di…
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Estimate €180 - €350
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Category D. Commemorative set belonging to an officer who died for France, Mr Pierre TAILLANDIER (an officer killed in action at the start of the conflict). His 1882 infantry officer’s sabre with its sword strap, 64 cm blade, single-ring scabbard with traces of nickel plating, bearing the inscription on the blade: ‘Manufacture de Châtellerault, 7 Sept 1890/Infantry Officer/Model 1882/Winch mechanism’. Also included are his epaulettes in their original box, his Legion of Honour, and his Croix de Guerre with palm. (2 April 1915: creation of the Croix de Guerre, with posthumous awards in 1915 and, in particular, in 1916). Also included are his ‘commemorative certificate for dying for one’s country’ and his self-portrait on canvas. Open sale restricted to adults upon presentation of proof of identity. Collection possible at the end of the sale and 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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