Just a Small Find - French Aiguillette End from The 1812 Campaign

[HatEnjoyer]

Well, I’ve been shopping again! My latest find is a French Napoleonic officer’s aiguillette (shoulder cord) end from Napoleon’s 1812. I suspect that this example was worn by a cavalryman, but I’ll have to do more research.

Photos! (I also included a screenshot of a published example of a French aiguillette end):

 

[Kaiser Wilhelm II]

Certainly something I never really thought about, nice piece.

 

[HatEnjoyer]

Certainly something I never really thought about, nice piece.

Thank you! I’m starting to venture into the realm of miscellaneous relics to supplement my First Empire button collection. I hope to piece together a full set of original shako scales someday, and maybe pick up an original shako plate as well.

 

[Kaiser Wilhelm II]

and maybe pick up an original shako plate as well.

That can be an expensive venture, at least from what I've seen. If I'm not mistaken they can be upwards of 700 USD.

 

[HatEnjoyer]

That can be an expensive venture, at least from what I've seen. If I'm not mistaken they can be upwards of 700 USD.

Yep, from what I’ve seen, prices range anywhere from $450 for a relic (if you get lucky), up to $1000+ for one in good condition. It can get quite expensive!