SHAKO PLATE OF THE ARTILLERY TRAIN OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, model 1806, First Empire.

SHAKO PLATE OF THE ARTILLERY TRAIN OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, model 1806, First Empire.

​​​​​​​Stamped brass plate, H 17.2 cm, width with curvature 12.3 cm. It represents a crowned imperial eagle with outstretched wings holding in its claws the sparkling spindle of Jupiter, it is placed on two crossed barrels with a hexagonal base which is bordered by three protruding moldings, the center is cut out with a capital "N" surrounded by two stamped laurel branches. The back has three out of four copper wires for attachment to the shako. France. First Empire. Good condition, missing the small cross at the top of the imperial crown, missing one of the four rear fasteners. NOTE: This shako plate, with its imposing dimensions, is extremely rare. The artillery train of the Imperial Guard was created on July 29, 1806 and was organized into four companies; the corps will be reorganized into seven companies on October 31, 1809. A curiosity in the uniform of this regiment, the uniform buttons are white while the headdress plate for the troop is made of brass. A strictly identical copy is part of the collections of the Army Museum, exhibited at the Château de l'Emperi, former Raoul and Jean Brunon collection.