Austria-Hungary, Empire. A Hussar Shako Plate consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac cover sits slightly askew versus

cover sits slightly askew versus the base but closes without issue

presenting minor oxidation and wear surface

Dolphin as "Spare Crew" on August 9

including an Order of Franz Joseph

Austria-Hungary, Empire. A Hussar Shako Plate consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac cover sits slightly askew versus(Tschako Adler). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a crowned and double headed Austro Hungarian imperial eagle, clutching a sword and orb, overlaid by a shield bearing a depressed number 7 highlighted in black, the reverse retaining a central bar completing in each end with a malleable butterfly clip for attachment, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.