The Staff of Command of Louis Nicolas Davout
This scepter belongs to Louis Nicolas Davout. Louis Nicolas Davout (May 10, 1770- June 1, 1823), also known as Davout, was a French military commander and imperial marshal who served during the French Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. His war talent, as well as his reputation as a strict disciplined individual, earned him the nickname 'Iron Marshal' (Le Mar é chal de fer). He was listed as one of Napoleon's most outstanding commanders. His loyalty and obedience to Napoleon were absolute.
