220. A PAIR OF EPAULETTES WITH THE CIPHER OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER II RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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live_auctionAUCTION OF RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN ART No. 15 · Part I
Auction begins: 02 May 2026 12:00
Estimate: 250-300 EUR
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A PAIR OF EPAULETTES WITH THE CIPHER OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER II RUSSIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

A pair of ceremonial epaulettes intended for enlisted ranks or non-commissioned officers of the Imperial Russian Army. The epaulettes are executed in the characteristic mid-19th century form, with a rounded lower shield and an elongated upper tongue designed to be secured beneath the shoulder strap of the uniform.
At the centre of each epaulette is a circular field bearing an applied gilt cipher of Emperor Alexander II, formed as a stylised intertwined letter “A” with the Roman numeral “II”, surmounted by the Imperial crown. The cipher is enclosed within a semi-circular gilt border, emphasising the ceremonial and representational character of the object. The upper section of the epaulettes is decorated with a metal field of pronounced scaled texture, typical of parade insignia for enlisted personnel and non-commissioned officers.
The backing is made of vivid red cloth with a red piping along the upper edge, allowing the epaulettes to be confidently attributed to the 2nd Leib-Uhlan Courland Regiment, of which Emperor Alexander II was the Colonel-in-Chief.

Dimensions: Height: 13 cm. Width: 9 cm. Thickness: 1.5 cm.

Condition: Good. The cloth backing is well preserved, with natural signs of age and wear. The metal elements retain an even, noble patina, without deformation or losses.

Provenance: Private collection.

Condition: Good, with traces of use
Material: Gold-plated metal, Textile
Product sizes: Height - 13cm, Width - 9cm, Depth - 1.5cm
Location: Gallery "Antiqon", Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia
Warranty: Seller Warranty
Country: Russia
Period: 19th century
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