Russia, Imperial. A Helmet Plate For Enlisted Man, C.1780 Auction in silver with a gilt

in silver with a gilt insignia

measuring 41 mm (w) x 43

maker marked on reverse “Paul Schulze & Co

measuring 50 mm (w) x 104 mm (l) x 20 mm (h)

The reverse ricasso is stamped with a serial number of “N26119”

Russia, Imperial. A Helmet Plate For Enlisted Man, C.1780 Auction in silver with a giltIn bronze, a Russian helmet plate depicting a central hand etched double headed eagle holding a scepter and orb, with a black lacquer background contained in a frame, surrounded by an ornate floral design topped by a seashell shape, reverse contours match the obverse, acquisition marked 1941G near the base on the reverse, several small holes around the exterior edge for helmet connection, measures 88mm (w) x 207mm (h), loss of lacquer, light wear and