France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Archive the reverse bears a Bavarian

the reverse bears a Bavarian Lion

numbered "12684" on the edge

1917 near Houplin (northern France) and initially buried on the military cemetery Herrin

with gilt remaining on reverse and in recesses

Ireland around 1855

France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Archive the reverse bears a BavarianOf 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.