France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Hold a certificate backdating the appointment

a certificate backdating the appointment to Officer (145x179mm

Although in the twilight of his Service career

the obverse medallion presents a crowned F on a white enamelled field

she escorted vital re-supply convoys to the bitterly contested island

obverse illustrating the 6th Regiment of Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) insignia

France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Hold a certificate backdating the appointmentOf 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.