Rare Franco-Prussian War M1867 German Cuirassier Brass Tschapka/Pickelhaube Plate

The piece is in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Badge Graphic Design Relief is present and ddetailed.Insignia remains in a Good State and has been utilised.Appropriate signs of Wear evident due to handling. Surface toning may be visible as a result of environmental exposure. A degree of Wear is visible on the Imperial Crown feature & sceptre finial. Lugs are NO LONGER PRESENT.  Item is Ex-Mount. 

ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ EXPOSURE TO VARIED COMBAT CONDITIONS. 

PIECE IS OVER 150 YEARS OLD & WILL DISPLAY SIGNS COMMENSURATE WITH AGE & GENERAL HANDLING.  

SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS 

FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE/ WEAR

PIECE WAS PREVIOUSLY MOUNTED. 

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ORIGIN : Kingdom of Prussia 

COMPOSITION : Brass 

YEAR: 1870 - 

TYPE: Cuirassier ( Heavy Cavalry) Tschapka / Pickelhaube Insignia Plate. 

NO LUGS.

DIMENSIONS:  13.5 cm x 12cm. 

1 x Pcs TOTAL. 

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An EXCELLENT example of Franco-Prussian  War, 1870 -71  German Cuirassier Brass Tschapka / Pickelhaube Insignia Plate. This piece appears to be in a VF/F state , with detailed Relief on  obverse. All insignia present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Item has been subject to handling/ varied environmental conditions. Retention Lugs are NO LONGER PRESENT AND HAVE BEEN REMOVED. Surface toning may be visible. 

This piece would have adorned the Tschapka / Pickelhaube Headdress of Prussian Cuirassiers or Heavy Cavalry. The Insignia  Plate features the Imperial Eagle displaying the House of Hohenzollern Royal Cypher. A appropriate degree of edge wear is present-  with the Eagle's Crown displaying a shortened tip - as well as - the Sceptre finial. 

The ideal addition to any German / Prussian 1870-71  War Era Insignia collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment. 

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