Hessian guard shako plate, German (c 1916)

Title	Hessian guard shako plate
Nationality	German
Period	c 1916
Price	£75.00

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This (9cm diamater) appears to be composed of two elements, the backing plate being the star of the Prussian Guard, but the central crown being more like the ducal crown of Hesse, which one finds on Hessian belt buckles in brass and anodised steel. My guess is that this is an extempore piece made in WW1 for Hessian Garde Jaeger battalions.

From the size and curvature of the badge, it would appear to have been designed with a busby or shako in mind, rather than a pickelhaube.

The words on the ribbon round the star state: 'Mit Gott fur Konig und Vaterland 1860'.

One point of the star appears to be broken, but otherwise the piece is in quite nice shape, with the bulk of its original dark charcoal grey finish intact.

If anyone knows what this is, I would be interested to hear. The price reflects my lack of current knowledge as to what it is, but it is definitely an original WW1 piece.

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

[Militaria : Badges : German : 20th Century]

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