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English artillery buckle
typical plaque for bandolier, as already in use at the end of the 18th century and during Napoleon's campaigns against France: in brass, with two brackets on the reverse, engraved on the recto with royal crown and initials "3AT" (3rd Artillery Train) ; in good condition with the right patina of time never "revealed" by cleaning; very rare
By family tradition found years ago in Portugal
Measures 11.5 x 8.5 cm