Russia, Imperial. A Helmet Plate For Enlisted Man, C.1780 Auction Archive the cap free of mothing)

the cap free of mothing)

marked with a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "m" (1927) on the reverse

The insignia measures 42 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)

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inscribed "FAURITORII ROMANIEI MARI" above

Russia, Imperial. A Helmet Plate For Enlisted Man, C.1780 Auction Archive the cap free of mothing)In 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