A German gilt thread embroidered and leather dog collar for the Imperial state dog Tyras late 19th century

together with a further metal studded state dog collar inscribed with the Bismarck coat-of-arms above the name Rebeckchen

Overall in reasonable condition. Tyras collar with loses to stitched ground and discolouring of gilt beads, Rebeckchen's in good used condition. Would benefit from a clean. Both inscribed with inv. number.
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Please see the footnote on the Bismarck state dogs at lot 455.