Does anyone have French shako's or plates? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Tigerlily · #1 01-09-15, 04:27 PM

Out of pure nosiness just wondering if anyone collects them or has one or two? Following on from a conversation with a friends dad who is interested in the Napoleonic period, and has loaned me a few books(so many books, so little time

)
I had a quick look on here but couldn't see any.

I was more interested in later National Guard examples, but would love to see anything of that type if anyone has any

Alli

arrestingu · #2 01-09-15, 05:22 PM

yes I have two French , and two Russian ...if I get chance I will post pictures.
regards
steve

Chipper · #3 01-09-15, 05:50 PM

Hi Alli,

If you like, next time i'm up in Paris I will get some Pics from the Musée de l'Armée. In the mean time, if memory serves correct, this is a British Plate in the museum from the Napoleonic Wars (correct me if not), and a French Eagle - proudly un-captured....

They have a stack of uniforms from the Napoleonic times.

Cheers, Tim

tonyb · #4 01-09-15, 06:02 PM

Alli/Tim here's a captured French eagle, picture taken in the Royal Welch Fusiliers museum in Caernarfon Castle, sorry for quality.
Cheers Tony.

Chipper · #5 01-09-15, 06:07 PM

Thanks Tony, I have only seen the ones in Paris, but they are exceptional quality, as I am sure that one is. Do you know the story behind it's capture?

Cheers, Tim

Tigerlily · #6 01-09-15, 06:23 PM

Thanks all, fantastic pics Tim and Tony, and looking forward to seeing some more if you get time Steve.

Tim if you do get the chance and it's no trouble that would be brilliant thank you

Tony we need to know the story behind captured eagle!

Thanks again chaps I knew you wouldn't let me down!

leigh kitchen · #7 01-09-15, 06:25 PM

I have one French one somewhere.
I think the pattern's called the M60, it's the 2nd Infantry or 2nd Light Infantry (think they wore the same plate).

Tigerlily · #8 01-09-15, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leigh kitchen

I have one French one somewhere.
I think the pattern's called the M60, it's the 2nd Infantry or 2nd Light Infantry (think they wore the same plate).

Piccies pretty please?

tonyb · #9 01-09-15, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipper

Thanks Tony, I have only seen the ones in Paris, but they are exceptional quality, as I am sure that one is. Do you know the story behind it's capture?

Cheers, Tim

Here you go Tim. I couldn't have put it better myself

http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-...lict/art355075
Tony.

Tigerlily · #10 01-09-15, 06:53 PM

That's fantastic thanks Tony!

Blue Puttees · #11 01-09-15, 07:46 PM

Pictured below is a gorgeous and incredibly rare first model Bearskin as worn by the French Imperial Guard at Waterloo. It was sold at auction in 2013. This is as good as it gets.

Tigerlily · #12 01-09-15, 07:53 PM

Oh wow that is absolutely gorgeous!

Tigerlily · #13 01-09-15, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipper

Hi Alli,

If you like, next time i'm up in Paris I will get some Pics from the Musée de l'Armée. In the mean time, if memory serves correct, this is a British Plate in the museum from the Napoleonic Wars (correct me if not), and a French Eagle - proudly un-captured....

They have a stack of uniforms from the Napoleonic times.

Cheers, Tim

Tim apparently it was a general pattern(not to be confused with General Patton

) in use from 1800-1812

arrestingu · #14 01-09-15, 11:00 PM

O/Ranks Tin 1812 pattern.

Blue Puttees · #15 01-09-15, 11:16 PM

SHAKO DU 2ème RÉGIMENT DE GARDES D'HONNEUR, MODÈLE 1813, PREMIER EMPIRE.