Germany, Imperial. An M1915 Pickelhaube Eagle Plate, Refurbished Example Province of China situated within a ribbed ring

situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “BLUE UND EHRE” (“BLOOD AND HONOUR”)

It states that Gehlken has been dismissed effective December 8 and is on his way to his local army drafting department (Wehrmeldeamt) to be discharged

with lillies represented by sequins and a threaded background

in the lower left corner is an enlarged version of the NSKK driver’s badge

Germany, Imperial. An M1915 Pickelhaube Eagle Plate, Refurbished Example Province of China situated within a ribbed ring(M1915 Wappen). Constructed of magnetic steel, the obverse consisting of a crowned Prussian imperial eagle wielding an orb and sceptre, the reverse retaining both original lugs, unmarked, measuring 12 cm (w) x 10. 5 cm (h), with a refurbished gilt finish throughout covering its original matte grey paint, in better than very fine condition.