Russia, Imperial. A Helmet Plate For Enlisted Man, C.1780 Hold when they did not return

when they did not return to base

very fine quality cross with crisp details

measuring 29 mm (w) x 14

the other two are unmarked

with excellent bronze finish

Russia, Imperial. A Helmet Plate For Enlisted Man, C.1780 Hold when they did not returnIn bronze, a Russian helmet plate depicting a central hand etched double headed eagle holding a scepter and orb, with a black lacquer background contained in a frame, surrounded by an ornate floral design topped by a seashell shape, reverse contours match the obverse, acquisition marked 1941G near the base on the reverse, several small holes around the exterior edge for helmet connection, measures 88mm (w) x 207mm (h), loss of lacquer, light wear and