BELT PLATE FOR THE TROOPS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD DRAGOONS, model 1804, First Empire. 32573
Made of cast brass. Rectangular-shaped plate with cut corners, 7.2 cm in height, 8.5 cm in width without the curve. Center featuring an attached and riveted brass piece depicting an eagle with outspread wings atop an imperial crown, with the central part measuring 6.5 cm x 3.4 cm.
The back of the plate includes its belt loop and hook.
France.
First Empire.
Very good condition.
PROVENANCE:
Formerly in the collection of Sheperd Paine (Chicago) 2012, then Adrian Forman (United Kingdom).
Reference :
32573