Switzerland. A Bayonet Frog, By A. Ruttimann, C. 1935 Auction This is a dark blue

This is a dark blue

The letter measures 177 mm (w) x 235 mm (h) and is accompanied by its original envelope

and published on 22 October 1843: ‘For gallantry in escaping from prison at Burgos in 1812 and during the enemy sortie from Bayonne on 14 April 1814

separation is painful”

Switzerland. A Bayonet Frog, By A. Ruttimann, C. 1935 Auction This is a dark blueConstructed of multi piece pressed black leather, consisting of a backer rolled into a belt loop and secured in place with heavy hand stitching, the front bearing a separate channel of identical construction for the insertion of a bayonet scabbard, the reverse bearing an embossed makers mark of AU DPART A. RUTTIMANN, LAUSANNE, measuring 80 mm (w) x 195 mm (h), with age appropriate material fatigue evident to the leather, in overall very fine condition.