Shako coat of arms "For distinction" of the sample of 1813

The original and extremely rare coat of arms is in satisfactory condition. An object from the ground, has a fragmentary deformation. Brass, stamping. Guarantee of authenticity.

On December 4, 1812, A.I. Gorchakov reported that the emperor "distinguished himself during the present war with courage and bravery of the 20th Jaeger regiment, Most deign to command, deigned to give both officers and lower ranks badges with the inscription "For Bravery" on the shako. Attached to the letter was a drawing of these plaques, which had the shape of an ancient Greek light shield. The highest order of May 30, 1814 read: "To the Hussar regiments: Sumy, Grodno, Lubensky and Chuguevsky Lancers for the distinction rendered in all battles, and especially on October 2, 813 at Leipzig <...> complain <...> signs installed on the shako with the inscription for the difference ...".