Imperial Guard Grenadiers' bearskin bonnet plate, model 1809, First Empire. 33800
Sold out
PLUME HOLDER PLATE OF THE FOOT GRENADIERS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, model 1809, First Empire. 33800
Copper plate, H 16.2 cm, width 22 cm with the curvature, 19.5 cm without the curvature, stamped at the center with a crowned imperial eagle standing on the thunderbolt of Jupiter, and in the two lower corners with a flaming grenade. The plate is bordered by a framing mold composed of a prominent double net surrounding a grooved ribbon. The edges are folded over themselves, reinforced by a copper wire. In the bottom corners, two small holes are made for attaching the plate to the plume holder.
France.
First Empire.
Perfect condition.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
The Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard adopted their first plume holder plate in 1804, replacing the model for the Consuls' Guard, probably towards the end of the year 1804. The original plate is made of stamped brass with an uncrowned eagle in the center, an engraved cockade at the top, and a grenade on each side. On August 16, 1804, a text indicates, "The officer responsible for the outfit details presented several designs of plume holder plates to the council. The laminated model was adopted, except for the removal of the star that was placed in the center of the thunderbolt." Another source, dated April 26, 1805, informs us: "Plates in fine copper for grenadier plume holders, embroidered and burnished, with a star in pure silver 3F25." We do not believe that this model was worn; in fact, we have found a text dated May 17, 1805, which announces, "A new mold will be immediately made to serve a new production of plume holder plates, and the manufacturer will comply with the design that will be decided upon and submitted to the council." From this decision, the official plate was born. The model created in 1804 was made of relatively thin brass. Starting from 1809-1811, it was replaced by an identical model, but made of a thicker and redder copper, making it more rigid.
Copper plate, H 16.2 cm, width 22 cm with the curvature, 19.5 cm without the curvature, stamped at the center with a crowned imperial eagle standing on the thunderbolt of Jupiter, and in the two lower corners with a flaming grenade. The plate is bordered by a framing mold composed of a prominent double net surrounding a grooved ribbon. The edges are folded over themselves, reinforced by a copper wire. In the bottom corners, two small holes are made for attaching the plate to the plume holder.
France.
First Empire.
Perfect condition.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
The Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard adopted their first plume holder plate in 1804, replacing the model for the Consuls' Guard, probably towards the end of the year 1804. The original plate is made of stamped brass with an uncrowned eagle in the center, an engraved cockade at the top, and a grenade on each side. On August 16, 1804, a text indicates, "The officer responsible for the outfit details presented several designs of plume holder plates to the council. The laminated model was adopted, except for the removal of the star that was placed in the center of the thunderbolt." Another source, dated April 26, 1805, informs us: "Plates in fine copper for grenadier plume holders, embroidered and burnished, with a star in pure silver 3F25." We do not believe that this model was worn; in fact, we have found a text dated May 17, 1805, which announces, "A new mold will be immediately made to serve a new production of plume holder plates, and the manufacturer will comply with the design that will be decided upon and submitted to the council." From this decision, the official plate was born. The model created in 1804 was made of relatively thin brass. Starting from 1809-1811, it was replaced by an identical model, but made of a thicker and redder copper, making it more rigid.
Reference :
33800
Next update Friday, April 3rd at 13:30 PM
FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE
bertrand.malvaux@wanadoo.fr 06 07 75 74 63
SHIPPING COSTS
Shipping costs are calculated only once per order for one or more items, all shipments are sent via registered mail, as this is the only way to have proof of dispatch and receipt.
For parcels whose value cannot be insured by the Post, shipments are entrusted to DHL or Fedex with real value insured, the service is of high quality but the cost is higher.
RETURN POLICY
Items can be returned within 8 days of receipt. They must be returned by registered mail at the sender's expense, in their original packaging, and in their original condition.
AUTHENTICITY
The selection of items offered on this site allows me to guarantee the authenticity of each piece described here, all items offered are guaranteed to be period and authentic, unless otherwise noted or restricted in the description.
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).
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).