Hi all! I thought I’d circle back to share my findings. This is in fact a reproduction badge. The pattern is FLL; the eagle and the hinge on the back. However the eagle lacks the quality in details as a real FLL and maker mark is incorrect as it is Juncker. 

Love the video.

I had not thought of it as a flag pole base for a mounted flag-bearer. The bottom is open. I would like to see one in use. I have the book; "THE CAVALRY 1939-1945" by Janusz Piekalkiewicz, which is a history book with many great photos. I will report back if I find a picture. This has gotten me thinking and here is a picture of the leather "cup" on the base of an Argentinian Model 1905 Lance. Humm... But, yes! A flag staff looks like it would fit!

And take your pictures in the shade. Make sure the light source is shining on the helmet. Even in the shade light is coming from a certain direction so get it lined up. All my helmet pictures are taken with my phone outside in the shade.

Thanks not being a collector of Russian Military and being in the USA i found it interesting + and thinking maybe a great find in there somewhere  Oh Yes the radical over price is typical for this (Salvation Army) store, I was thinking maybe they knew something I did not 🙃 Oh they did offer a 20% discount 👎

Take it outside for natural lighting. 

Hi , The number 1873 on the lid seems to have been painted on at the same time as the kanji characters, does anyone know the significance of the numbers ??

Gotta get better pics IMG_7959(3).3gp

A Canadian Officer's Wedding, no other info unfortunately.

I think you could buy hats with all this brick-a-brack attached as souvenirs in Russia.  IMHO, hilariously, ridiculously over priced.  

Hello, I'm interested in collecting WW2 german items and came across this diamond. Info would be appreciated.

The originals always seem to have far better detail and materials used IMO. Cheers