French 1st Empire Infantry Shako Plate, 1810 Pattern, 33rd Regiment, Field Recovered
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $395.00

Original era manufacture. Stamped copper or brass shako plate of the 1810 pattern. Measures 95 x 105 mm, deep green patina finish, slightly distorted from being in the ground for 200 years. A fine relic from the ill-fated invasion of Russia by Napoleon's Grande Armee, and disastrous retreat.The battle honors of the 33rd Regiment in 1812 include; Smolensk, Moscow, Krasnoe, Beresina and Wina.