Antique French Miniature Portrait Military Officer Uniform 1st Lancers Cavalry

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Antique Louis-Philippe era French miniature portrait painting of a man in a military uniform with a high collar, epaulets, and … Read more Antique Louis-Philippe era French miniature portrait painting of a man in a military uniform with a high collar, epaulets, and medals. Notable of his features is the scar across his nose and upper lip, likely a saber wound. The portrait is of a colonel officer of the 1st regiment of lancers, or the 14th Dragoon regiment. During the period of 1831-1837, the regiment was called the Lanciers de Nemours led by the Prince Louis of Orléans Duc de Nemours. He is portrayed in a red coat or kurtka with a blue plastron reminiscent of the Red Lancers of Napoleon's Imperial Guard cavalry. A distinct difference is the silver epaulettes, cords and raquettes. The strap on his officer's giberne features a Gallic rooster (Coq Gaulois) the emblem surmounted by a royal crown as the national symbol of France became an important revolutionary symbol during the July Monarchy (1830-1848), Second Republic and reign of Louis-Philippe I. Awarded medals include the Legion d'Honneur 1er type and Croix de Chevalier de l’Ordre de Saint-Louis. Gouache painting under convex glass, housed in a wood frame. Frame measures 5 3/8" x 4 5/8", oval portrait measures 3" x 2 1/2" (sight). In overall very good antique condition with general wear commensurate with age and use, there are a couple of fine cracks in the wood veneer as shown in the pictures. See less