France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Archive with the majority of the

with the majority of the original finish worn off due to age and wear

the reverse bears a Bavarian Lion

with gilt remaining on reverse and in recesses

1918 while in the Argonne Forest

France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Archive with the majority of theOf late 19th Century manufacture, Illustrating an eagle standing upon a cannonball, the latter flanked by lightning bolts, laurel leaves and oak leaves. First plate in brass, number "19" die cut in the cannonball, measuring 134 mm (w) x 132 mm (h), intact screwpost; and second plate in brass, measuring 135 mm (w) x 134 mm (h), intact screwpost. Intricate detail, very light contact, together, near extremely fine.