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Ethnic headdress, exact origin and age uncertain, on life-size polystyrene head, slightly rubbed

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Ethnic headdress, exact origin and age uncertain, on life-size polystyrene head, slightly rubbed

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Half of a stone mold for a spearhead, late Bronze Age, 12th - 9th century B.C. Half of a mold carved in rock, in the shape of a trapezoid. A rectangular nub at the bottom in the middle on both sides, which was used to secure the missing other half mold. On the upper side of the mold, showing the incised form for a bronze spearhead, a hole for fixing pins to ensure the exact fit with the non-existent counterpart can be seen above and below the indentation. Tip of the mold broken off. The socket was probably hammered from the casting plug at the end of the lance. Four casting channels on each side of the recess for the spearhead. The inside of the mold blackened by use. Interesting, prehistoric technical tool in good condition. Length 7.5 cm. Provenance: From a private South German collection. Inherited from the consignor's late grandfather, who died 30 years ago. Condition: II

Order of the Iron Crown - a Breast Star 1st Class with war decoration Faceted breast star in silver, gold and enamel. The front with an elaborately worked medallion, a crown and inscription around the edge on a deep blue background. The wreath of the war decoration around the edge. The hallmarks "C.F. Rothe", "A", "A" on the back of the bulbous vertical pin (bent slightly inwards) and a lozenge-shaped stamp, the "greyhound head" and "A" on the back of the medallion. Signs of age and wear. Width 9.1 cm, weight 83 g. A rare find in beautiful condition. Condition: II

An Order of Franz Joseph 1st Class Gold, enamelled on both sides (minor chips in places), the gold hallmark "chamois head" and the manufacturer "VM" (Vincenz Mayer) stamped on the loop. Movable crown riband buckle. Includes the sash, 10.5 cm wide. Signs of age and wear. Width 37 mm, weight approx. 25 g. A rare find. Condition: II

A Military Merit Cross 2nd Class with war decoration and inscription Silver, enamelled on both sides. Two hallmarks on the loop, including the greyhound head. "R. Marschall" engraved on the narrow edge of the lower cross arm. The inscription "26./7. Monte San Michele 1915" on the back of the medallion. Comes with a white and red neck ribbon, 5 cm wide. The enamel chipped in places, particularly on the back (cross arms). Signs of age and wear. Width 40 mm, weight 31 g. A rare find. Condition: II

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