A 19th century French banner from the "Union de la Brie." Bearing the date 1894. A brass band ensemble that was active and won several music competitions in the early 1900's. 
 
The banner has gold work embroideries depicting a musical lyre center, wheat motifs to the sides and  a bow under the lyre.  Inscriptions top, towards the bottom and dated bottom, 
 
Gold metallic trims line the sides and gold metallic bullion fringes with caterpillar accents along the scalloped bottom edge. 
 
All done on a dark green velvet back. 
 
Backside is linend with a green cotton. 
 
The name of the maker Jules Maria is embroidered at the back. Jules Maria was a prestigious cutler, embroiderer and master of luxury goods. Located at rue de Septembre 14, Paris. Active during the Second Empire and th beginning of the of the Third Republic. His firm was renowned for supplying high-class uniforms, ceremonial swords, consular regalia as well as high-end official banners and ornaments. 
 
Photos are a good representation of actual color and condition. 
 
Measurements
 
From top to bottom center not including the fringe at the bottom
 
1 meter '40 cm
 
The width is 
 
70 cm wide
 
Condition
 
Front
 
A couple of small breaks in the lyre applique with a bit of loose thread which can be tacked down. Tiny bit of missing bullion thread in letters and dates but minor. Bit of missing thread right side of lyre center. Gold metallic trim has a few small green spots. Fringe shows some wear and a few strands missing. 
 
The back shows fading of color and a few small holes. Breaks in the cotton towrds the bottom of the scallops.
 
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