A British Napoleonic Period Stovepipe Shako Plate

A British Napoleonic Period General Service Stovepipe Shako Plate.

A large Brass plate with with the Royal motto in a garter and George the Third cypher in the centre, surmounted by a crown. Under the garter was a lion. Flanking the design was a trophy of arms. Above the plate was the Hanoverian cockade in tooled black leather with a regimental button in the centre.

Four small holes to each corner for attachment to the helmet. Overall wear to the high points and now evident with overall tone. The reverse with a tarnish and almost oxidised finish possibly remnants of the lacquered covering of the original cap.

Code: 365