Antique Napoleon & Michel Ney on Horseback Porcelain Figurines Pair Dresden 7"

Description

Pair of antique porcelain figurines of Napoleon Bonaparte and Michel Ney on horses. “Michel Ney, 1st Duke of Elchingen, 1st Prince of the Moskva (10 January 1769 – 7 December 1815), popularly known as Marshal Ney, was a French military commander and Marshal of the Empire who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He was one of the original 18 Marshals of the Empire created by Napoleon I. He was known as Le Rougeaud (red-faced or ruddy) by his men and Napoleon characterized him as le Brave des Braves (the Bravest of the Brave), a real paladin in the field, a braggart without judgment and decision in the workroom and after all is said, a Don Quixote.”

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear

Dimensions

4.5” x 1.75” x 5.125” (Width x Depth x Height)