BREVET DE SERVICE SIGNED BY THE DUC DE BERRY. Piece... Lot 37

BREVET DE SERVICE SIGNED BY THE DUC DE BERRY. Piece printed on watermarked laid paper, surmounted by the Grandes Armes of the Maison de France, established at the Tuileries castle, on January 1, 1816, co-signed by Secretary General Charles de Fontanes. Text: "We Charles-Ferdinand, Duke of Berry (...) General of the Chasseurs à cheval et Lanciers, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Army in Belgium; certifying that Mr Chevigné, bodyguard, Grammont Company followed the King to Belgium, that he was part of the Corps under my command, and that he gave proof of loyalty, zeal and devotion to the service of His Majesty". Folds, traces of moisture, but good general condition. H.: 32.5 cm - W.: 47.5 cm.