France, Ii Empire. An Infantry Of The Line Helmet Plate C.1855 GTRexclude with single stamped aluminum rank

with single stamped aluminum rank pip on each strap

Further Soviet attack at Krasno-Orehovo and Derezovka on September 11thsucceeded in pushing back the Cosseria troops

measuring 36 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)

with some loss of its original finish

Footnote: Christian Tychsen (1910–1944) received his Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross for his role in the fighting around Kharkov during Operation Barbarossa in early 1943

France, Ii Empire. An Infantry Of The Line Helmet Plate C.1855 GTRexclude with single stamped aluminum rankIn bronze gilt, illustrating an eagle standing upon a branch incorporating lightning bolts, the head turned towards its left, measuring 127. 5 mm (w) x 140 mm (h), both clips intact on the reverse, utilizing fine detail throughout, large spot on its left wing, very light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine.