Prussia, Kingdom. A Pickelhaube Plate

(Preußen Helmwappen). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse consisting of an eight-pointed radiant starburst, joined together through the rays by a banner bearing an inscription of “MIT GOTT FÜR KÖNIG UND VATERLAND 1800” (“WITH GOD FOR KING AND FATHERLAND 1860”), bearing a central Prussian eagle, set within a ring bearing an inscription of “SUUM CUIQUE” (“TO EACH HIS OWN”) with laurel branches, the reverse with one attachment loop intact, unmarked, measuring 12 cm (w) x 12 cm (h), with some loss of finish evident in addition to the loss of the reverse loops, in very fine condition.