PARADE SHIELD

France, 19th century

Galvano

H.: 69; W.: 43 cm

Ceremonial shield in repoussé copper decorated with a battle scene in a central medallion, punctuated by four oval medallions depicting the allegories of war, victory, peace and thoughtfulness on a background animated by soldiers, trophies of arms, mascarons, grotesque heads, fruits and snakes.

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