FLAG EAGLE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD, July 1852 model, France.
Second Empire, 1852-1870. Inventory number 29259.
Finely crafted gilded bronze eagle with spread wings, with its right paw resting on the sparkling lightning bolt of Jupiter. Dimensions: Height 17.35 cm, Width 19 cm, Depth 6.5 cm.
This eagle is placed on a rectangular frame with the Napoleon's cipher "N" at the front. The upper part of this frame is complemented by a wider apron and the lower part by a small protruding molding. Total height 4.8 cm, Width of the upper apron 11.2 cm, Depth of the upper apron 5.8 cm.
Round socket with a protruding molding at the bottom and, welded at the front and back, a hook for securing the necktie. Dimensions: Height 9 cm, Diameter 3.2 cm.
France.
Second Empire, 1852-1870.
Average condition, with oxidations and corrosions, back of the eagle pierced in two places.
Reference :
29259