Napoleonic Trivia #78 (1 Viewer)

[Grognard]

No more than 3 versions of this bronze object were made during the 1st French Empire. What is it?

 

[Napoleon1er]

My first thought was Napoleon's death mask or the fictitious right hand cast, but neither of these occurred during the First Empire.

 

[Napoleon1er]

Here is a cool story I found while looking for the answer:
http://cultureandstuff.com/2011/05/24/lost-paris-the-elephant-on-the-place-de-la-bastille/

 

[Napoleon1er]

Pouvons-nous obtainir un autre indication s.v.p.?

 

[Grognard]

Pouvons-nous obtainir un autre indication s.v.p.?

Bien sûr Sandor ! Here is a hint to make it easier: that object was extremely prized by every Napoleonic regiment!

Here is a cool story I found while looking for the answer:
http://cultureandstuff.com/2011/05/24/lost-paris-the-elephant-on-the-place-de-la-bastille/

Yes, it is a cool story. If you remember the Bastille elephant was mentioned in my Napoleonic Trivia #55: http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/search.php?searchid=1276757

 

[valmy33]

No more than 3 versions of this bronze object were made during the 1st French Empire. What is it?

Hi Grognard,

It's the eagle for the regiment flags

first model : 1804

Second model : 1811

Third model : 1815

Faithfully
Valmy

 

[Grognard]

Hi Grognard,

It's the eagle for the regiment flags

first model : 1804

Second model : 1811

Third model : 1815

Faithfully
Valmy

Correct answer Valmy! {bravo}}

Yes, this is the famous Napoleonic Standard Eagle.

The Eagle was the symbol of Imperial Rome and of the 1st French Empire.

The first version (1804) was of the best quality and the heavy one. The second version (1810-11) was much lighter. The third version made during the 100 days was less detailed since it was made in a hurry. The Eagle was set on a top of a box bearing the regiment number.

 

[Napoleon1er]

Cool! Totally went the wrong direction with the question. Congrats Valmy!
Vive les Aigles!:salute::
-Sandor

 

[Grognard]

Correct answer Valmy! {bravo}}

Yes, this is the famous Napoleonic Standard Eagle.

The Eagle was the symbol of Imperial Rome and of the 1st French Empire.
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The first version (1804) was of the best quality and the heavy one. The second version (1810-11) was much lighter. The third version made during the 100 days was less detailed since it was made in a hurry. The Eagle was set on a top of a box bearing the regiment number.

Forgot to mention that the picture above shows an Eagle of the 3rd version...

 

[valmy33]

Cool! Totally went the wrong direction with the question. Congrats Valmy!
Vive les Aigles!:salute::
-Sandor

Thanks Napo,

the story about elephant is really interesting

Faithfully
Valmy

 

[valmy33]

Forgot to mention that the picture above shows an Eagle of the 3rd version...

As french people I've no merit

Faithfully
Valmy