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PARADE SHIELD
France, 19th century
Galvano
H. 69 cm; W. 43 cm
Ceremonial shield in embossed copper decorated with a battle scene in a central medallion, punctuated by four oval medallions depicting the allegories of war, victory, peace, and thoughtfulness against a background animated by soldiers, trophies of arms, mascarons, grotesque heads, fruit, and snakes.
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Ref.: 5891
Ref: L7KTO9N36T