Own a Waterloo Eagle

Two historical re-enactors present the replica Eagle standards to Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. Photographer: Sergeant Rupert Frere RLC

As part of the Waterloo Bicentenary commemoration, the New Waterloo Dispatch delivered 2 golden Eagles from Waterloo to London. These are custom-made replicas of the Eagle standards of the French 45th & 105th Regiments, created by a combination of modern 3D scanning and old-fashioned artisanal craftsmanship. Now, a small number of private collectors have the opportunity to own a superb memento of a once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

Hare & Humphreys Ltd., The Queen’s Decorators & Gilders, were granted access to the original Eagle of the 45th Regiment in the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum at Edinburgh Castle. Using multiple 3D sacans, they were able to create 2 exact replicas of the eagles used in the official bicentenary commemorations.

Replica French Eagle of the 45th, one of a limited edition produced by Hare & Humphreys Ltd.

In celebration of this historic event Hare & Humphreys have also produced a bespoke limited edition of 100 reduced-size gilded replicas for the private collector. The 1^st of the limited edition was presented to HRH The Princess Royal and the 2^nd to Count Blucher at the East India Club on the 21^st June 2015.

Collectors can now purchase these eagles for £375 + p&p directly via the Hare & Humphreys website.

Each collector will receive:

• Limited edition of 100: 95% scale hand finished replica of the 45eme Napoleonic Imperial Eagle.
• Dimensions: Height 26cm (incl. hardwood base). Wingspan 21.5cm. Weight 1 kilo (each piece may have minor variations)
• Resin, hand carved details, gilded & antiqued with 23.5c gold leaf. Unique number & craftsman ID on rear.
• Base plinth block: Hardwood with facing brass plaque. Base plinth rear: H&H Royal Warrant emblem.

• Individually signed letter of provenance for authenticity, headed by the Royal Warrant.

Profits from each purchase will be shared equally by both the charitable trusts of the New Waterloo Dispatch & Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum Edinburgh. All costs generously donated by Hare & Humphreys Ltd.

To find out more or place your order, contact Hare & Humphreys.