Saxony, Kingdom. A Helmet Plate consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 68 mm x 122 mm

68 mm x 122 mm x 58 mm

Number refers to the maker "822" (some sources believe this maker to be Sieper)

Saxe-Ernestine-House Order Knight 2nd class (Herzoglich Sachsen-Ernestinsicher Hausorden Ritterkreuz 2

a Preface to the Third Edition (1962)

Saxony, Kingdom. A Helmet Plate consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 68 mm x 122 mm(Helmemblem). Constructed of brass, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, bearing a central wreathed and crowned Saxon coat of arms, the reverse with two sets of butterfly clips securing the obverse applique in place, retaining one of two attachment loops, unmarked, measuring 12 cm (w) x 12 cm (h), demonstrating loss of finish to the base metal and period repairs to the attachment loops, in better than very fine condition.