Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Pickelhaube Plates for Enlisted Ranks United Republic of loss of black enamel to

loss of black enamel to obverse

no postmark

Pinned onto the centre of the cap band is a silvered bronze insignia consisting of a central circular NVA insignia within an oak leaf wreath

They were horribly mistreated

Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Pickelhaube Plates for Enlisted Ranks United Republic of loss of black enamel to(Helmadler). A pair of Prussian Army Pickelhaube plates for Enlisted ranks, including: 1. An early issue plate, constructed of gilded brass, the reverse with two threaded screwposts, one retaining an original nut, unmarked, measuring 13 cm (w) x 12 cm (h), demonstrating separation of the tip of the sceptre from the eagle with a failed period repair, in very fine condition. 2. An M15 eagle, constructed of magnetic metal with matte grey paint, the