Italy, Kingdom. A Tuscan Civic Guard Shako Helmet Plate United Republic of Friedrich II (The Great) claimed

Friedrich II (The Great) claimed the throne and changed the “Ordre de la Générosité” into the Order “Pour le Mérite” in 1740

flanked by swastikas

he went back into the cockpit and made Squadron Captain of the 10th Squadron of Jagdgeschwader (Fighter Wing) 51 in 1943

Of fine make with crown in silver rolled wire in various textures

Italy, Kingdom. A Tuscan Civic Guard Shako Helmet Plate United Republic of Friedrich II (The Great) claimedAn ornate Tuscan Civic Guard shako helmet plate, constructed of gilded bronze, displaying a Royal Crown at the top and inscribed Leopoldo II near the base, the reverse five partially intact prongs for attachment to a helmet, measuring 122 mm (w) x 148 mm (l), in fine condition.