F98.217
French Eagle Carving (under glass)
(1953)
Wooden shield supporting plexi-glass encased French Eagle, "To Commemorate 'The Coronation of 1953' this carving of the French Eagle captured at the Battle of Salamanca 1812 by the Essex Regiment was presented to the Warrant Officers and Sergeants the Essex Scottish Regiment of Canada by the Warrant Officers and Sergeants of the Essex Regiment", engraved brass plaque on eagle's stand, "62" carved on eagle's pedestal.
Details
| History Date | 1953 |
| Kind | Art |
| Location | Tilston → WO & Sgt's Mess |
| Materials | Wood, plexiglass, brass |
| Dimensions | 30 x 37 1/2cm, 15 x 25cm eagle |
| Alt Accession Number | 1998.217 |