France, Louis Napoleon Presidency (1848-1851) - 2nd Empire ( - Lot 197

France, Louis Napoleon Presidency (1848-1851) - 2nd Empire (1852-1870). Nice set of brassware from an officer of the 38ème Bataillon de la Garde Nationale. - Officer's shako plate model 1852 of the 38ème Bataillon de la Garde Nationale, Présidence period. In gilded brass, depicting an uncrowned eagle, head to the right. The center of the bomb is die-cut with the number "38". Fixing screw on reverse. 13 x 12 cm. - Officer's collar, model 1852, National Guard. In gilded brass, with an uncrowned eagle in the center, head to the right, in stamped silver, secured with a brass screw and tab. A button is missing (the eagle's beak is damaged and missing). - Model 1852 National Guard Officer's belt plate. In gilt brass, rectangular in shape with cut corners, bearing an uncrowned eagle in the center, head to the right, in silver-plated metal. Complete with hook and trigger guard. (The back cover is missing). 6 x 5 cm. - Médaille de Sainte-Hélène, instituted in 1857. Bronze. Ribbon missing. The whole in its original condition, never before seen in a collection (good condition).