SHAKO OF THE 23rd LIGHT INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1806 model, First Empire. 33699
SHAKO OF THE 23rd LIGHT INFANTRY REGIMENT, model 1806, First Empire. 33699
The shako body is made of a 18 cm tall felt, corresponding to the dimension set by the decree of February 25, 1806, reinforced by two leather chevrons sewn in a V shape on each side of the barrel (each chevron width 1.5 cm). Crown made of very strong waxed cow leather, Ø 22.7 cm, folded over the felt to a height of 3 cm. At the bottom of the felt, a leather chinstrap of 2 cm in width is sewn. At the back, an iron buckle with its prong. Below this buckle, a slit in calf leather, to facilitate the movement of the chinstrap. Leather visor attached to the front of the shako, made of strong varnished cow leather, 6.5 cm width below and 7 cm width above.
Plaque (or shield) affixed to the front, diamond-shaped (H 12 cm, width 11.5 cm) embossed in relief tin featuring a crowned imperial eagle clutching a hunting horn with lightning bolts, with the number "23" embossed in relief at the center and the initial "N" below the horn. Raised framing moldings with decorative embossed ribbon.
Cockade placed above the plaque, painted leather, secured to the felt by a brass point on each side. Tricolor cockade, Ø 6.5 cm (outer circle white, then red and blue in the center). Beneath the cockade, a loop intended for the pompom, attached by stitches on the felt.
This shako is one of the earliest productions in the French army and does not have chinstraps as stated in the regulations. On each side of the shako, an iron hook allows attaching the aurore wool cord.
Interior lining consists of a 4 cm high black varnished leather headband topped with a cream canvas hat of about 7 cm high.
France.
First Empire.
Good state of preservation, with some later restoration and replacements on the felt, ribbon, and iron hook.
NOTE:
This shako model is extremely rare. The plaque model is illustrated in Christian Blondieau's book "Aigles et Shakos du Premier Empire" Argout editions Paris 1980, page 18, figure 43.
HISTORICAL:
The 23rd Light Infantry Regiment campaigned in Italy from 1805 to 1809, being engaged in the 1805 battle of Caldiero.
The shako body is made of a 18 cm tall felt, corresponding to the dimension set by the decree of February 25, 1806, reinforced by two leather chevrons sewn in a V shape on each side of the barrel (each chevron width 1.5 cm). Crown made of very strong waxed cow leather, Ø 22.7 cm, folded over the felt to a height of 3 cm. At the bottom of the felt, a leather chinstrap of 2 cm in width is sewn. At the back, an iron buckle with its prong. Below this buckle, a slit in calf leather, to facilitate the movement of the chinstrap. Leather visor attached to the front of the shako, made of strong varnished cow leather, 6.5 cm width below and 7 cm width above.
Plaque (or shield) affixed to the front, diamond-shaped (H 12 cm, width 11.5 cm) embossed in relief tin featuring a crowned imperial eagle clutching a hunting horn with lightning bolts, with the number "23" embossed in relief at the center and the initial "N" below the horn. Raised framing moldings with decorative embossed ribbon.
Cockade placed above the plaque, painted leather, secured to the felt by a brass point on each side. Tricolor cockade, Ø 6.5 cm (outer circle white, then red and blue in the center). Beneath the cockade, a loop intended for the pompom, attached by stitches on the felt.
This shako is one of the earliest productions in the French army and does not have chinstraps as stated in the regulations. On each side of the shako, an iron hook allows attaching the aurore wool cord.
Interior lining consists of a 4 cm high black varnished leather headband topped with a cream canvas hat of about 7 cm high.
France.
First Empire.
Good state of preservation, with some later restoration and replacements on the felt, ribbon, and iron hook.
NOTE:
This shako model is extremely rare. The plaque model is illustrated in Christian Blondieau's book "Aigles et Shakos du Premier Empire" Argout editions Paris 1980, page 18, figure 43.
HISTORICAL:
The 23rd Light Infantry Regiment campaigned in Italy from 1805 to 1809, being engaged in the 1805 battle of Caldiero.
Price :
13 000,00 €
| Destination | Envoi recommandé | Envoi Recommandé + Express |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping France | 16,00 € | 50,00 € |
| Shipping Europe | 24,00 € | 75,00 € |
| Shipping world | 60,00 € | 180,00 € |
Insurance (1%) :
130,00 €
Reference :
33699(25027)
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FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE
bertrand.malvaux@wanadoo.fr 06 07 75 74 63
An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).