Sword belt that belonged to Colonel Verly, commander of the Hundred Guards squadron. In red morocco, braided in scarlet and four rows of gold trimmings. With its sword-carrying gusset decorated in continuation, doubled with morocco. Gilded brass clasp buckle decorated with a shield enriched with laurel leaves and the large imperial coat of arms, in two parts. Snake clasp, chiselled. B.E. Second Empire period. Bibliography: Debaecker Collection, entry 118, page 311 of "One hundred guards for an emperor".