18th INFANTRY REGIMENT OFFICER'S SHAKO PLATE, model 1845 modified Revolution of 1848, Second Republic, Presidency of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, 1848-1852. 25975
Brass plate gilded with ground gold, it represents a crown in the antique style, made up of an oak branch and another of laurel. In the center, a half-rounded shape bears the number "18" cut out, at the bottom the crown is tied with ribbons (bandelettes), it is originally topped by the royal crown which was cut and removed during the revolution of 1848.
H 8.5 cm, width 11.5 cm.
France.
Second Republic, Presidency of Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, 1848-1852.
Very good condition, plate having retained its rear threaded rod.
Reference :
25975