Russia, Empire. French Adrian Helmet Plate with Imperial Coat of Arms United Republic of "La Crimea" Sardinian issue

"La Crimea" Sardinian issue

the reverse with a Russian Cyrillic inscription and date of “16 November 1914”

the exterior trimmed along both edges with machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire piping

constructed of painted wood

Plaque named to "Leutnant Cording Fallschirm - Infanterie - Bataillon 1

Russia, Empire. French Adrian Helmet Plate with Imperial Coat of Arms United Republic of "La Crimea" Sardinian issue( ), steel construction, die stamped, the obverse illustrating the Imperial Russian double headed eagle beneath a crown, each head surmounted by a crown and holding regalia, with a central shield bearing St. George slaying the dragon, surrounded by smaller provincial shields, the lower portion with crossed sceptre and orb elements, retaining much of its original early light blue painted finish, the reverse with original integral attachment prongs,