Antique dishes made in and when ?

Just made a swap with some antiques . Two big dishes with a knight or crusader ? Any idea where and when made ? Thanks

 

Are they made of plaster? They could be hobbyist work possibly IMHO. In the early 80's I used to go to a shop and buy blank plaster pieces and paint them like ceramics.

Are there any marks on the back?

 

Think there plaster but by the looks off the paint older them 1900 kind off age . Do know that Germans and Austrians like to make things off plaster

 

They do have a German/Austrian feel to them.

 

I am wondering if "charger" might be a correct term for such a large plate like item?

 

I don't think chargers are in relief.

 

Good point. I am suffering from a marked lack of sleep and should refrain from posting...

 

I'd say it is a plaque versus a dish. Looks like plaster, made to be decorative, possibly had a wood frame that held the hook. IMHO, it is unlikely you will be able to nail down any solid information on them, though I have been known to be wrong (just don't tell my husband I admitted to that though LOL)