United Kingdom. A Sterling Silver M1818 King's German Legion Officer's Heavy Cavalry Helmet Plate Republic of 1919 at Preston)

1919 at Preston)

Although hostilities had ceased in the Philippines

while Private Rodgers was stationed at the Victoria Barracks in Portsmouth

the obverse missing most of the original silver finish

This Order was amended by Grand Duke Ferdinand III on December 22

United Kingdom. A Sterling Silver M1818 King's German Legion Officer's Heavy Cavalry Helmet Plate Republic of 1919 at Preston)The King's German Legion, 1st & 2nd Dragoon Regiments, a rare officer's frontal plate for the 1818 pattern heavy cavalry helmet, in die stamped hallmarked silver, London 1818, makers mark JA or possibly NA, the multi rayed plate with raised designs comprising the Royal Arms of Great Britain (1813 37), a Guelphic crown, and four battle honour scrolls Peninsula, Waterloo, Garzia Hernandez, the plate retains its convex shape, three ray finials missing