This is a beautiful original shako hat plate from a Belgian officer. This is the Model 1830 shako plate designed for the 1st Regiment of the Line. The piece is maker marked "B.Fonson F.A. Bruxelles". The insignia is that of the Belgian King Leopold I, which has the lion with the regimental "1" below. This would date the piece from 1831 until 1865. It measures 6-5/8ths inches by 3-1/2 inches in overall size. It has a gorgeous look. This is a piece that any military collector would appreciate.
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