Prussia, Kingdom. A Pair Of Helmet Plates United Republic of A German Cross in Gold

A German Cross in Gold - by maker 20 (Zimmermann)

hallmarked on ring with boars head denoting French manufacture and small silver guarantee (1838+) as well as dual grasshopper Bigorne countermark

suspended from its period original tri-fold ribbon

Alfred “Iron” Keller

as Oberfeldwebel

Prussia, Kingdom. A Pair Of Helmet Plates United Republic of A German Cross in Gold(Pickelhaubenemblem). A pair of Prussian helmet plates, including a shako emblem, constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of a detailed Prussian imperial eagle clutching an orb and sceptre, bearing a central monogram and overlaid by a banner bearing a raised inscription of MIT GOTT FR KOENIG UND VATERLAND (WITH GOD FOR KING AND FATHERLAND), the reverse retaining both lugs, unmarked, measuring 130 mm (w) x 115 mm (h), with oxidation and loss of