France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Hold a Croatian Medal of the

a Croatian Medal of the Crown of King Zvonimir

light soiling and discolouration evident on the white embroidery on the wing

followed by an uncertain posting for guard duty

measuring 46 mm (w) x 71 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally-pierced ball suspension

she escorted vital re-supply convoys to the bitterly contested island

France, I Empire. Two Artillery Of The Grande Armée Shako Plates Hold a Croatian Medal of theOf 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.