SHAKO PLATE OF THE 29th CREW REGIMENT OF THE RUSSIAN NAVY FLEET, model 1837, Russia, reign of Nicholas I and Alexander II.
“Guerb” plaque in copper-plated brass, stamped in relief with a crowned two-headed eagle carrying within a shield Saint George slaying the dragon, broached on two crossed anchors, surmounting an escutcheon in the shape of an antique shield decorated in its center with a coat of arms in copper-plated brass bearing the number “29” in stapled white metal.
H 17.2cm, L 19cm.
Imperial Russia.
1840-1860. Reign of Nicholas I and Alexander II.
Good condition, missing the four rear fixing lugs.
HISTORY:
The 29th regiment of fleet crews is present at the headquarters of Sevastopol, it defends the 2nd sector, between redoubt No. 1 and bastion No. IV, opposite the end of South Bay.
Reference :
23836