Imperial eagle
Aigle impériale
Peoples of the same lineage and speaking the same laguages became really nations only when they gave themselves emblems.
Roma first will give the flags their sacred nature by equiping the legions with stretching eagles.
In order to strengthen the value of this emblem, the new Emperor distributed himself after his anointing the Aigle Impériale to the regiments of the Great Army. This venerated bird of prey became then for the soldiers an invaluable traesure.
By reproducing this emblem of glory, Les Etains du Prince were hoping it would also become the symbol of their prestigious Empire collection.