Muleteer plate In repoussé brass, bearing the words "Vive le Roy" (Long live the King). It is decorated with a crowned coat of arms shouldered by two cherubs carrying two flags forming the word "Vive". Languedoc, 18th century D. 17.8 cm Ref: "Les plaques muletières, des lunes belles comme des soleils" by Georges Dubouchet, Publication des Amis des Arts et Traditions Populaires du Massif Central, pages 118 and 119 for related themes.