France French Cavalry Epaulette?

[Donald]

I've owned a pair of silver plated brass epaulettes with silver bullion fringe for some time and think they are probably French cavalry. Additional details are of interest and I send my appreciation for your research and response.

[Donald]

A member of the Napoleon Series Discussion Forum provided identification as a Sardinian infantry captain's epaulette using the following March 10, 1856 reference.

[Chris Boonzaier]

Wow... thats about as obscure as it gets!!

[Graf]

Hi Donald,

Thes is very nice Pair of Epaulettes.

In my opinion they are more likekly to be Italian Epaulettes.--and most likely high ranking officer -the treads are very thick

The text on your second listing is in Italian

Look for any Makers marks or Silver content marks The ones made with pure Silver plates (Mark A32S) are more valuable

This might give you a clue.

..also go to EBay.it ..in the Categories page .click Colizione ..then go to Militaria ..then write in the upper box Spallini ,,and you will see few of those for sale.

Regards

Graf