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Large fire-gilded brass frame with continuous relief chain of the Royal Order of the Black Eagle, surmounted by an imperial crown. Reverse with easel support, frame marked lower right with maker “CH Preetz Berlin W.8.” Complete with excellent full-length photograph of the Kaiser in the uniform of an Admiral of the Imperial Navy with full decorations. Frame dimensions 31 x 40.5 cm. Only slight signs of age, in very fine condition, rare.

Glass stein with silver-plated lid bearing dedication “Dem Herrn Lehrer Abel am 1.10.96 zum 23. Amtsjubiläum der Landwehrverein Eggersdorf Strausberg II” (To Mr. Teacher Abel on 1.10.96 for his 23rd anniversary in office from the Landwehr Association Eggersdorf Strausberg II). The lid decorated with oak leaves and Gardes du Corps helmet. Overall height approx. 18.5 cm. Condition 2.

Chamber piece 1915, manufactured in fine peacetime quality, complete with all fittings. The helmet shell made of tombac with nickel silver fittings. Applied Garde star with blackened Black Eagle in the center, domed scale chains on button 94, both cockades in the large version for cuirassiers. Under the left cockade with chamber stamp “55 5”. Complete with attached parade eagle in nickel-plated finish and screwed-on crown. On the underside of the base plate, the wing screw and washer were replaced. Interior with black lashed leather lining, maker's stamp “C.E. Juncker 1915”. The neck guard rail with size stamp “56”. Interior of the front visor green, the neck guard black lacquered. Much worn helmet in good original condition. Condition 2.