France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Auction reclining right

reclining right

for service in the Korean War with the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps

the document exhibiting wear

1945 and the subsequent occupation of Sasmbo

measuring 91 mm (w) x 18 mm (h) - One ribbon bar

France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Auction reclining rightOf 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.