Antique French King Louis Phillipe 1st Regiment Grenadiers Busby Helmet Plate Patriotic War 2nd Class Worn until the end of

Worn until the end of World War One

1938 pattern

Gilded bronze and enamels

Gilt metal crowned monogram “CE” for Duke Carl Eduard above crossed sabres

cheesecloth lined reverse

Antique French King Louis Phillipe 1st Regiment Grenadiers Busby Helmet Plate Patriotic War 2nd Class Worn until the end ofAn original French Army busby plate of the 1st Grenadier Regiment. Circa 1830 1848, King Louis Phillipe period (July monarchy). 15 x 14 cm. Pressed copper with gilded finish. Central bomb and plume, separately applied "1" numeral denoting 1st Regiment. Ribbed rays emitting outwards from the bomb. A staple mount to reverse. Various small pinholes made around the edges where mounted. Some losses and absorption of the gilt finish. Slightly knocked and