France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Auction 1945 and the subsequent occupation

1945 and the subsequent occupation of Sasmbo

black grade Wound Badge

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

the document exhibiting wear

crafted in silver gilt (marked “938” for silver content) and extremely well preserved blue

France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Auction 1945 and the subsequent occupationOf 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.