French Second Empire Shako Plate, 13th Regiment
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: $135.00

Original period manufacture. Stampedbrass shako plate with a gilt finish and a cut-out regiment number below the eagle's claws. Attaching screwpost on the reverse, however the attaching nut is missing.Of a pattern introduced in 1854, and used in varying sizes until 1867 when a new pattern of shako was introducedwhich no longer utilized abrass front plate.Very fine detail with a good bit of the original gilded finish remaining, measures 90x115 mm.