Marine et Cavalerie Printed Blazer

Beautiful and hard to come by printed blazer by Hermés featuring an illustrated scene from the capture of the Dutch fleet at Den Heder. It is the only time in history where soldiers on horseback detained a fleet of ships.

 

• Unique printed silk blazer
• Cream, sand, slate blue, pastel orange, light grey
• Padded shoulders
• Front button closure
• Decorative four button sleeve
• Princess seamed body
• Allover print of the French cavalry, galleon ships, and nautical motifs
• Marine et Cavalerie 2 Pluviose An III 1795 text at back collar 
• Lined
• 100% silk, lining 100% acetate
• Hermés label, made in France
• Very good vintage condition, small stains at left sleeve (photo 7), tiny spot on collar (photo 8), spot at chest, concealed when buttoned (photo 9)
• Estimated size: 4 (marked 38)

 

Measurements
Bust: 34“
Waist: 28“
Hip: 36“
Length (Center Back): 27“
Shoulder to Shoulder: 15.5“
Sleeve Length: 24.5“
Sleeve Opening: 9“