France, Ii Republic. A Crimean War Era French Army Sappers Helmet Plate And Infantry Of The Line Belt Buckle Archive September 1st 1888

September 1st 1888

Thomas's and Bethlehem Hospitals

bearing an anchor design on both sides of the crossguard

measuring 90 mm (w) x 141 mm (h)

were placed in the category of Verstärkter Grenzaufsichtsdienst (VGAD) (Reinforced Border Custody Service)

France, Ii Republic. A Crimean War Era French Army Sappers Helmet Plate And Infantry Of The Line Belt Buckle Archive September 1st 1888Includes: 1. Army Sappers Helmet Plate (in die stamped bronze gilt, featuring intricate detail, measuring 114 mm (w) x 117. 7 mm (h), four die holes for attachment to the helmet, very light contact); 2. Infantry of the Line Belt Buckle (in bronze gilt, measuring 60. 5 mm (w) x 69 mm (h), intact tab and belt loop, exhibiting spotting and light contact on the obverse, reverse exhibiting contact marks, spotting and green oxidation). Near extremely fine