Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue Auction and moved to Ösel Island

and moved to Ösel Island (currently Saaremaa

One group photograph of members of Freikorps Freiwillige 12

the other of a Woman with a Soldier (in black and white

retaining much of its original crossgrain

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Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue Auction and moved to Ösel Island(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