Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue Archive When he went to apply

When he went to apply for a job in New Mexico

measuring 45 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) each

This rare and interesting piece is probably from the late 19th or early 20th Century

Cross in Gold and enamels

79 mm (w) x 50

Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue Archive When he went to apply(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