Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue Archive USS Asheville was discovered on

USS Asheville was discovered on March 3

on a loop for suspension with crossed swords

Measuring 22 mm (w) x 125 mm (l)

and bears a silver embossed mark of “BEKLEIDUNGSAMT DER VERKEHRSANSTALTEN STUTTGART”

Awards issued circa 1900-1918 period

Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Helmet Plates, Hesse and Prussia Issue Archive USS Asheville was discovered on(Helmwappen). A pair of helmet plates, including: 1. A Prussian shako plate, constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of a Prussian imperial eagle clutching an orb and sceptre, the obverse bearing a central monogram and overlaid by a banner bearing an inscription of MIT GOTT FR KOENIG UND VATERLAND (WITH GOD FOR KING AND FATHERLAND), the reverse retaining both U shaped lugs, unmarked, measuring 10. 5 cm (w) x 9. 5 cm (h), demonstrating