I have had this piece im my collection for probably for 30 years. I did post photos during the early years of the forum but our membership has grown with many more experienced collectors who I hope may provide additional information. I bought this at a small local show held in one of the CN Legion Branches in my area. I was told that it came out of an old house that was being cleared. Some photos:
I believe that the 5th Regt. were a Bavarian outfit and I would be interested in knowing where the CEF troops could have came up against them. One of the Prussian 5th Regts. was a Garde Grenadier and the other a Grenadier Regt. from Danzig. To me this would have been indicated on this piece if it was made by a member of one of these formations. So this leads me to believe the plaque came from Bavarian JR 5 formed in 1722, based in Bamberg IIAK. The white skull motif also raises questions about Kompanie Nr 23....were they a storm trooper unit, MW ?? Any extra information from the membership would be greatly appreciated.
The wood appears to be pine to me and the nails/screws are certainly period. Whoever made this certainly had some artistic talent!
I believe that the 5th Regt. were a Bavarian outfit and I would be interested in knowing where the CEF troops could have came up against them. One of the Prussian 5th Regts. was a Garde Grenadier and the other a Grenadier Regt. from Danzig. To me this would have been indicated on this piece if it was made by a member of one of these formations. So this leads me to believe the plaque came from Bavarian JR 5 formed in 1722, based in Bamberg IIAK. The white skull motif also raises questions about Kompanie Nr 23....were they a storm trooper unit, MW ?? Any extra information from the membership would be greatly appreciated.
The wood appears to be pine to me and the nails/screws are certainly period. Whoever made this certainly had some artistic talent!
