Russia, Imperial. An Imperial Infantry Regiment Plate Auction Blackened and silvered iron cross

Blackened and silvered iron cross with a silvered bronze rose insignia

on loop for suspension with its period correct replacement ribbon

A cross with double headed crowned eagle in gilt bronze

mothing evident in the red wool exposing the light brown board stiffeners

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Russia, Imperial. An Imperial Infantry Regiment Plate Auction Blackened and silvered iron crossA shako plate constructed of die stamped brass, bearing a crowned double headed eagle perched on an Amazon shield with two decorative curls at either side, the centre of the eagle bears a shield with the image of St. George on a horse slaying the dragon, the centre of the shield displays two slots for attachment of silvered regimental numbers, missing the regimental number 23, the reverse is plain, unmarked and missing the attachment prongs, measuring