Antique (1854) 19th Century French Ministry of War "MARCHING ORDERS"

Dated 1854, this "ORDRE DE ROUTE" (Marching Orders) was issued to 21 year old Jacques Bourdery.

It's such a detailed document that it gives his date and place of birth, current profession and a full physical description including precise height in mm, hair and eye colours etc...it even describes the size of his nose and mouth and the colour of his eyebrows.

Measures 38cm x 25cm and is in very good condition for its age. (Will be shipped as per its existing fold lines)

PLEASE NOTE - I will also be listing another military document pertaining to his son dating to the 1890's.

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