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A small private Napoleonic collection in Sydney, Australia
Militaria
Grenadier of the Imperial Guard Shako Plate 1809-11
Plaque de bonnet à poil de grenadier de la vielle garde 1809-11
Plaque de bonnet à poil de grenadier de la vielle garde 1809-
Shako Plate for Grenadier of the Imperial Guard
1809-
A third type shako plate for a trooper in the Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard or as they are more commonly referred to as the 'Old Guard'. Made of stamped cooper with the Imperial Eagle holding Zeus's Thunder Bolt, and flaming grenades in each of the bottom corners.
