Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue Auction holding the dagger in place

holding the dagger in place during storage

denoting imported Gold items from noncontractual countries on the reverse of the suspension ring

The ribbon was designed with three vertical stripes

crazing evident in the white enamels in the centre and on two of the arms of the cross

Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue Auction holding the dagger in place(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