Imperial Russia Imperial Russian Helmet Front Plate?

[Ramblinfarms]

I know this is not technically a medal, order or badge, but I was wondering what the members thought of this Manions Item. Can you tell the period? It appears to be stamped, guilded brass, but the detail is somewhat crude.

http://www.manions.com/bid/pastbidsitemdet...4&list=8674

Thanks for looking.

Chris

[REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR]

I know this is not technically a medal, order or badge, but I was wondering what the members thought of this Manions Item. Can you tell the period? It appears to be stamped, guilded brass, but the detail is somewhat crude.

http://www.manions.com/bid/pastbidsitemdet...4&list=8674

Thanks for looking.

Chris

I don't recognize this piece. The eagle looks like czarist made stamped piece. The brass oval base however old looking does not look czarist. Don't know if it is a period piece or one made in immigration.

[Ramblinfarms]

Could it be for some sort of civil official? The backplate does look old, and has a concave curve to it like it would be attached to a hat by the split fasteners.

Then again, there are two holes punched through the backplate on one side of the eagle attachment, so it kind of looks like a homemade put together, maybe for display?

I like it. It was under $100 and looks nice. The eagle is very patinated on the front, with verdigris, etc. The back still has gilding.

Edited August 7, 2006 by Ramblinfarms