Russia, Empire. French Adrian Helmet Plate with Imperial Coat of Arms Province of China 6 mm (w) x 45

6 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

The HMS Rainbow was an apollo-class protected cruiser built for Great Britain’s Royal Navy in 1892

04 mm (w) x 46

probably an initiation rite or something similar

the obverse presenting the coat of arms surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves

Russia, Empire. French Adrian Helmet Plate with Imperial Coat of Arms Province of China 6 mm (w) x 45( ), steel construction, die stamped, the obverse illustrating the Imperial Russian double headed eagle beneath a crown, each head surmounted by a crown and holding regalia, with a central shield bearing St. George slaying the dragon, surrounded by smaller provincial shields, the lower portion with crossed sceptre and orb elements, retaining much of its original early light blue painted finish, the reverse with original integral attachment prongs,