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Title 63rd line regiment pickelhaube plate
Nationality Russian
Period c 1854
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This is the classic Russian helmet plate from the Crimean War, worn on a leather helmet with a flame-shaped spike coming out of a brass cloverleaf mount. The helmet was styled on the Prussian 1848 pattern helmet. It also had a brass peak rail and brass chinscales, just like the Prussian pattern.

The slots on each side of the number are evidence of the common Russian practice of placing a small shield with superimposed numbers on top of an existing number to differentiate regiments, eg when a man was wounded and returned to a different combat unit.

The condition is excellent for its age: one small crack to the right hand wing of the shield. Now only two loops remain on the reverse of four, soldered in the usual manner.

These plates are now becoming a little scarce, as evidence of which they are now deemed worth faking!

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Badges : Russian : 19th Century]

testimonials

Hi Chris, just to let you know it arrived safely and I am very happy with it, also the condition. I have been looking for a while for that particular style and maker.. Thanks again for everything and I shall now be keeping an eye on your web page.

C A, UK, 28.09.2010

Package received promptly and safely and many thanks for this.

S F, UK, 02.03.2009

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