{"product_id":"russia-empire-french-adrian-helmet-plate-with-imperial-coat-of-arms-eu24359","title":"Russia, Empire. French Adrian Helmet Plate with Imperial Coat of Arms","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Накладка на шлем Адриана с государственным гербом), steel construction, die-stamped, the obverse illustrating the Imperial Russian double-headed eagle beneath a crown, each head surmounted by a crown and holding regalia, with a central shield bearing St. George slaying the dragon, surrounded by smaller provincial shields, the lower portion with crossed sceptre and orb elements, retaining much of its original early light blue painted finish, the reverse with original integral attachment prongs, measuring 64.9 mm x 72.4 mm, showing small amounts of surface oxidation and rust, in better than fine condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: During the First World War, Imperial Russian forces adopted the French Adrian helmet for certain units due to shortages of domestic equipment, often fitting them with locally produced or adapted plates bearing the Imperial coat of arms, making such pieces distinctive examples of Franco-Russian wartime cooperation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49869178208533,"sku":"EU24359","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_EU24359_2.jpg?v=1776776948","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/russia-empire-french-adrian-helmet-plate-with-imperial-coat-of-arms-eu24359","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}