Germany, Imperial. A Garde du Corps Gorget, with Case, by C.E. Juncker

(Ringkragen für Männer der Garde du Corps mit Etui). A well-preserved Garde du Corps gorget, constructed of a polished brass with a gilt finish, the obverse bearing a silvered applique featuring a central crowned monogram of King Friedrich, flanked by standard flags and above a stylized wreath featuring a central monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the reverse with four visible rivets securing the applique in place, with a central upward-pointing stabilizer bearing a maker’s mark of “C.E. JUNCKER, BERLIN”, with an integral loop at the upper right corner connecting to a multi-link neck chain which meets an additional clip at the upper left corner for secure suspension from the wearer’s neck, measuring 140 mm (w) x 150 mm (h), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a two-piece card stock frame with a black canvas reinforcement set in place around the edges, the interior of the lid stamped with a Juncker maker’s mark in blue ink, measuring 155 mm (w) x 155 mm (l) x 40 mm (h), the gorget demonstrates minor tarnishing to both the applique and brass base, a complete set in overall near extremely fine condition.