Lot 902
A helmet for Bavarian Generals
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A102m | Live auction | 931 Lots
Description
Black lacquered leather body (depressed under cross base); front visor with green underlay, rear visor with red underlay; silver: cross spike base, stars, rear spine, fluted spike and front squared visor trim; silver officer front plate of Bavaria Lions with enamelled Bavarian shield attached by two screw posts; silver convex chin scales with rosette side posts; Imperial Officer and Bavarian cockades; tan leather deluxe sweatband, dirty white silk lining. Untouched condition. Size ca. 52 cm. Cf. "Buyer's Guide for Headgear of The Imperial German Army circa 1914", James D. Turinetti, 2015-16 edition, pg. 111. According to the consignor from the estate of "General Major Eugen Rosenbusch, Commander of the 5th Bavarian Cavalry Brigade".Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
