What is this? Solid Brass eagle

[Ethan S.]

My grandfather bought this a long, long time ago, and he said what it was, but it's been so long, I can't remember. It reminds me almost like the Woodward Display desk eagles, but I don't think so...very wishful thinking often leads nowhere.

 

[donna]

Nice but don'y know what it is for.

 

[UCVRelics]

I don't have a clue and have never seen one in the CW collecting arena. With all the mounting pieces on the back I'm leaning architectural piece. Also, let this be a lesson from now on put a tag on all items.

 

[Ethan S.]

No, I don't know what it is for, that's why I'm asking.

 

[Ethan S.]

I posted the exact same time you did, uvc.

It was attached to something, but who knows what. My grandfather was notoriously bad at labeling things.

 

[Package4]

I posted the exact same time you did, uvc.

It was attached to something, but who knows what. My grandfather was notoriously bad at labeling things.

It appears to be a French 2nd Empire insignia, but too heavy to be a hat plate

 

[Package4]

I posted the exact same time you did, uvc.

It was attached to something, but who knows what. My grandfather was notoriously bad at labeling things.

 

[Ethan S.]

Don't tell me they wore those things!?

 

[Ethan S.]

After a bit of looking, but mine does not have a crown, or number on it.

 

[Package4]

After a bit of looking, but mine does not have a crown, or number on it.

Yes but the arrows are broken and some do not have the crown, in fact the Legion De Honor medal, is almost eactly like the depiction that you have minus the ball.

Another shako with a variation.....

 

[Ethan S.]

But could a shako be solid brass?

 

[Package4]

 

[Package4]

But could a shako be solid brass?

No, I'm just saying that it is French and could possibly been on a coat of arms a decorative piece for a gun carriage, who knows. The ball may have had a painted regimental number on it at one time. Definitely not a shako plate as it is cast not stamped.