Russia, Empire. French Adrian Helmet Plate with Imperial Coat of Arms Hold holding a chain in its

holding a chain in its mouth with the inscription VIRIBUS UNITIS

4th Class - by Austrian maker Scheid (1903-1914 period manufacture)

a two-piece butterscotch-coloured chin strap stretched across the brim

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Russia, Empire. French Adrian Helmet Plate with Imperial Coat of Arms Hold holding a chain in its( ), 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,