Gilt French Eagle STANDARD as used by Essex and similar items

Essex Regiment Bandsman’s pouch badge, featuring the Eagle of the French 62nd Regiment de la Ligne — symbolic of the Essex Regiment’s gallantry at the Battle of Salamanca (1812) during the Peninsular War. Worn by bandsmen of the Essex Regiment on their Full-Dress pouches, it depicts the captured Napoleonic eagle standard, a trophy taken by the 2nd Battalion, 44th Regiment of Foot (later part of the Essex Regiment), from the French 62e Régiment de Ligne. Cast in gilding metal, the eagle is shown perched on a pedestal with the number “62.” Measures about 72mm tall (ABOUT 3" TALL) SHIPPING IS VIA USPS FULLY INSURED ALL OFFERINGS ARE AS IS WHERE IS, ALL SALES FINAL, ALL IMAGES AND TEXT ARE FULLY OWNED AND PROTECTED FROM USE WITHOUT PERMISSION: PAYMENTS ARE EXPECED TO BE RECEIVED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF THE OFFERING - IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW BEFORE YOU BID - I DO TRY TO ACCOMMODATE! I CAN'T GUARANTEE NEXT DAY SHIPPING, BUT I'M USUALLY PRETTY FAST - SEE MY FEEDBACK!