Baden, Grand Duchy. A Pickelhaube Plate Hold (Kaiserliche Marine Gürtelschnalle)

(Kaiserliche Marine Gürtelschnalle)

the catch has been repaired and there is evidence that the cross has been convexed post-manufacture

in black LDO case

Accompanied by his original Dominion of Canada Officer's Commission Scroll for the Militia (promoting him to the rank of Major effective April 27

5 mm (h) inclusive of its winged suspension

Baden, Grand Duchy. A Pickelhaube Plate Hold (Kaiserliche Marine Gürtelschnalle)(Pickelhaubenemblem). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a detailed Baden griffin clutching a sword and shield bearing a ducal emblem, above a banner bearing a raised inscription of MITT GOTT F. FUERST U. VATERLAND, (WITH GOD FOR PRINCE AND FATHERLAND), the reverse with both lugs intact, unmarked, measuring 120 mm (w) x 115 mm (h), with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.