Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac reverse marked STERLING SILVER

reverse marked STERLING SILVER

Anstecknadel)

in four grades: Grand Commander (GCFR)

very fine condition with creases and damage to the spine)

one featuring an Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918

Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac reverse marked STERLING SILVER(Helmwappen). A pair of helmet plates, including: 1. A Prussian shako plate, constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of a Prussian imperial eagle clutching an orb and sceptre, the obverse bearing a central monogram and overlaid by a banner bearing an inscription of MIT GOTT FR KOENIG UND VATERLAND (WITH GOD FOR KING AND FATHERLAND), the reverse retaining both U shaped lugs, unmarked, measuring 10. 5 cm (w) x 9. 5 cm (h), demonstrating