Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue Auction The ribbon was designed with

The ribbon was designed with three vertical stripes

A Fine Bavarian Military Merit Order

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The reverse blade displays the double ovals of this producer

Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue Auction The ribbon was designed with(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