Prussia, Kingdom. An Uhlan Tschapka Plate certificate_of_authenticity A Double Decal M40 Army

A Double Decal M40 Army Helmet - This very scarce double decal helmet has a dark green combat finish

THE 1st JANUARY 1876

It is dated to Leipzig on January 26

It was designed by Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus and was awarded after servicemen earned 16 points (destroying an enemy aircraft - 4 points

with gilded aluminum buttons

Prussia, Kingdom. An Uhlan Tschapka Plate certificate_of_authenticity A Double Decal M40 Army(Preuen Helmemblem). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a crowned Prussian imperial eagle clutching a sword and sceptre, overlaid by an eight pointed radiant star, in turn turn bearing a central Prussian eagle, set within a ribbed ring overlaid by an inscription of SUUM CUIQUE (TO EACH HIS OWN) with laurel branches, unmarked, measuring 15 cm (w) x 10 cm (h), with minor surface oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.