France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Archive maroon wool in the crown

maroon wool in the crown

The blade presents with fullers on each side and is plain

silhouette visible on its original ribbon where the officer's rosette once resided

for his actions on September 23

constructed of black and white rayon embroidery

France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Archive maroon wool in the crownOf late 19th Century manufacture, Illustrating an eagle standing upon a cannonball, the latter flanked by lightning bolts, laurel leaves and oak leaves. First plate in brass, number "19" die cut in the cannonball, measuring 134 mm (w) x 132 mm (h), intact screwpost; and second plate in brass, measuring 135 mm (w) x 134 mm (h), intact screwpost. Intricate detail, very light contact, together, near extremely fine.