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The Eagle topped a staff that carried the standard of the French 45th Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Waterloo. It was captured by Sergeant Charles Ewart of the 2nd (or Royal North British) Dragoons – later known as The Royal Scots Greys – at the battle.