Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue Auction One group photograph of members

One group photograph of members of Freikorps Freiwillige 12

inlusive of 56

the other of a Woman with a Soldier (in black and white

retaining much of its original crossgrain

320 in all

Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue Auction One group photograph of members(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