SHAKO PLATE OF VOLTIGEURS OF THE 5th LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, model 1806, First Empire. 32577
Made of brass, diamond-shaped, H 10.5 cm, width 10 cm (without the curvature), stamped in its center with the crowned imperial eagle holding in its talons the sparkling lightning bolt of Jupiter, placed in a hunting horn with the number "5" stamped at the bottom with oak and laurel branches. A raised molding is struck around its periphery.
France.
First Empire.
Good condition, some wear and a missing piece in the center of the plate.
Reference :
32577