Headgear Plate Identification

[kilroysfootlocker]

I'm a new collector just learning my way around the hobby and I am hoping that someone will help me identify these three plates that I have and give me an idea about their dates of wear, composition, and relative value.

I know that two are Austrian and I believe that the other is French.

I hope the photos have enough detail to help.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and regards,

Nick

 

[Liongules]

Nick,

I haven't replied to this because I'm afraid I can't help you much! The first two are Austrian Empire, but that's all I know. The last one is French Empire, but I don't know if it's First Empire or Second. Someone else will have to give you some assistance.

 

[kilroysfootlocker]

Hi Brian,
Thanks for your reply to the post.
All responses are welcome and helpful.
Best wishes,
Nick

 

[thecorkhelmet]

The 1st Austrian helmet plate is for a Dragoon officer. The Austrian plate with the #2 is for the 2nd Uhlan Regiment. The Shapka had a dark green covering with silver chain and lion's heads for the 2nd Regt.

 

[kilroysfootlocker]

Thanks so much for the help with the plates.
Nice to get the added information on the type of headgear, too.
All the best,
Nick

 

[zipperheads9]

I think the French plate might be Second empire as there is no N on it . might even between.
Mark