PLATE OF AN OFFICER'S SHAKO FROM THE 127th LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, model 1812, First Empire. 21955
Made of gilded brass and finely embossed with the Imperial eagle placed on a base on which the number "127" is cut out in silver. The ends of the base are decorated with a flaming bomb.
Height 13.5 cm, width 10.5 cm.
France.
First Empire (1812-1815).
Perfect condition close to new.
HISTORY:
The 127th line infantry regiment was created in 1811 during the annexation of the northwest coasts of Germany, from the guard of Hamburg and Lübeck. It was later dissolved in 1814, formed from conscripts and reserve battalions. The 127th was part of these regiments known as "second line" or reinforcements, heavily used after the massive losses of the early campaigns. The 127th line infantry regiment was present at Maestricht in 1794, Smolensk, Valutina, Borodino, Maloyaroslavets, Vyazma, and Berezina in 1812, Wesel and Paris in 1814.
Reference :
21955