Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Infantry Shako Plate Archive near Nevel

near Nevel

demonstrating moderate oxidation throughout the core and possible replacement of the loop

Instituted 25 October 1869 by Prince Paul Friedrich Ernst Leopold of Lippe-Detmold and Prince Adolf Georg of Schaumburg-Lippe

He retired from the military in 1880

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Infantry Shako Plate Archive near Nevel(Preuen Helmadler fr eine Tschako). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of a Prussian imperial eagle clutching an orb and sceptre, overlaid by a central monogram and banner bearing an inscription of MIT GOTT FR KOENIG UND VATERLAND (WITH GOD FOR KING AND FATHERLAND), the reverse with a replacement screwpost and nut, unmarked, measuring 14 cm (w) x 13 cm (h), demonstrating soldered repairs consistent with the loss of previous