Russia, Empire. French Adrian Helmet Plate with Imperial Coat of Arms United Republic of measuring 410 mm x 32

measuring 410 mm x 32 mm

Plaque named to "Leutnant Cording Fallschirm - Infanterie - Bataillon 1

the reverse with a Russian Cyrillic inscription and date of “16 November 1914”

his feet resting upon cannonballs and inscribed in Gothic text ""Münchhausen"" below

"La Crimea" Sardinian issue

Russia, Empire. French Adrian Helmet Plate with Imperial Coat of Arms United Republic of measuring 410 mm x 32( ), steel construction, die stamped, the obverse illustrating the Imperial Russian double headed eagle beneath a crown, each head surmounted by a crown and holding regalia, with a central shield bearing St. George slaying the dragon, surrounded by smaller provincial shields, the lower portion with crossed sceptre and orb elements, retaining much of its original early light blue painted finish, the reverse with original integral attachment prongs,