Napoleon Guard Soldier Hat Porcelain Limoges Box

The tall, formal hat worn by soldiers of Napoleon's Imperial Guard gives this Limoges box its commanding shape. It is hand-painted porcelain made in Limoges, France, and it brings a page of military history to the shelf.

The Emperor's Old Guard

Napoleon's Imperial Guard was his elite corps, famous for its loyalty and for the imposing headgear that made its grenadiers look even taller on the field. That headgear became a symbol of the whole Napoleonic era, and it remains instantly recognizable today.

Standing at Attention

History teachers, reenactors, military veterans and readers of Napoleonic biographies will all find something to admire here. It also makes a fitting souvenir for anyone who has walked through Les Invalides in Paris or stood on the field at Waterloo.

Fall In With the Collection

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a military, Napoleonic or French history collection
• Pairs with other hat shapes, flags, drums and Napoleon pieces

Display it on a library shelf among history books, on a study desk beside a globe, or in a cabinet of French souvenirs. Hat shaped boxes are a classic Limoges category, and a military example like this adds a strong vertical line that stands out among the rounder shapes nearby.