Flag Eagle, Model 1804, First Empire

We invite you to present one of the most beautiful authentic guides, recorded by Mr. Pierre Charrié.

The oil of Jupiter, emblem of imperial Rome, is associated with the highest antiquity of military victors.
The decree of July 10, 1804 specifies that the arms of the Emperor are:
"azure with an eagle in antique gold, encroaching a thunderbolt of the same".
This bird, very different from traditional heraldic motifs, is also inspired by the Carolingian bird.
Coming from the legend of the sacred, Napoleon placed the symbol at the head of all the drapery of the Napoleonic armies.


All the regiments cared more about their eagle than the apple of their eye!
Defense is right after death.
Would rather die than give it away!
If you hear it, come in!

Certificate of authenticity from Mr. Bertrand Malvaux containing the following description:

The 1804 model is a very well-known production, constructed in leather with a stitching on the top. Total weight of the eagle 1.8 kg.
The head is placed horizontally, the long inner beak clearly shows the tongue located at the bottom. There are three links wound at the ends (high at the front 203 mm, high at the end of the tail at the end 220 mm, large 250 mm, weight 1.30 kg). On the left side of the left side there is the marking "DLVI", under the right side there is the letter "A". This flower is made in two parts: the face and the sides (the greenhouse on the left includes this), adjusted and welded together, the greenhouse on the right is independent.

The Jupiter belt is placed lightly without a base like the Second Empire model 1854 hands (length 140 mm, maximum diameter 42 mm, minimum diameter 24 mm at the center, weight 0.10 kg). The spindle is marked “DLVI” next to the letter “A”.

The shape of the case is rectangular (height 43 mm, minimum length 100 mm, maximum length 115 mm, minimum width 43/44 mm, maximum width 61 mm). The tray is stamped, on the bottom, with the label “DLVI” and the letter “A”. The front and back of the box are each because four of them were intended to receive the figures identifying the regiment number. It is likely that the number at this time was 23, 27 or 29, but this is not certain.

The case is held at the bottom by a tray (102mm long, 45mm wide, 2mm thick). This plate bears the same marking as the case: “DLVI” and the letter “A” on the upper part.

A piece is fixed inside the box, where it is placed in the wood (diameter 31 mm, height 42 mm). Normally, as they are original, the size measures 9cm to 10cm; on the present leaf, the double is cut, if the part is fixed inside the box and is preserved. Once the letter “A” is marked, the rest of the letter “DLVI” is not visible. Weight of the box, with the bottom plate and the rest of the double layer, 0.40 kg.

Very good general state of conservation. These imperfections at the bottom of the edges of the parts setting before and after the needle, are noted, all of these imperfections are still present on the original needles. Gold is present on the tail and tail, traces of gold are visible on the case, mainly on the upper part. Double cut.