Condition: Very good. Measures approx: 15.6 mm x 10.8 mm x 1.5 mm. Weight approx: 1.0 grams. A vintage 800 silver and enamel travel shield for Heligoland, Germany. Heligoland is a small archipelago in the North Sea. A part of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein since 1890, the islands were historically possessions of Denmark, then became the possessions of the United Kingdom from 1807 to 1890, and briefly managed as a war prize from 1945 to 1952. It is stamped EHi 800. |
Vintage or antique items have had previous owners and may show some wear and minor flaws. Noticeable imperfections are noted and take detailed images taken. |