Lot 6551

A Russian Kiwer for the troops of the Life Guards St. Petersburg Regiment, circa 1914

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A108m | Live auction | 1240 Lots

Hammer price € 3,200

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Description

Black leather top and black felt cover. White felt band with yellow piping. Black patent leather peak with nickel-silver trim. Above which, convex chinscales with leather underlay. A banner on the front with a Cyrillic inscription „For distinction" and embossed, hand-painted Russian guard star. Cream-coloured cordon, Russian double-headed eagle on the buttons. Leather sweatband. The Cyrillic abbreviation „LGSPP" stamped on the inside. Complete with a silver-coloured pompom (repeek) and plume support. Traces of age and wear.

Condition: II - III

Keywords: Russland, russisch, Russian, Russia, Russe, Russie, Petersburg, Moskau, Moscow, Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 6001 - 7240. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.