Russia, Empire. French Adrian Helmet Plate with Imperial Coat of Arms Province of China Jacket measuring at 45cm (shoulder

Jacket measuring at 45cm (shoulder to shoulder) x 59cm (shoulder to cuff) x 74cm (top to bottom)

5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

The HMS Rainbow was an apollo-class protected cruiser built for Great Britain’s Royal Navy in 1892

slight contact wear along edges of frame

Russia, Empire. French Adrian Helmet Plate with Imperial Coat of Arms Province of China Jacket measuring at 45cm (shoulder( ), 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,