Lot 6267
A helmet M 1845 for dragoon troopers
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Tall brass skull (small dents, isolated cracks) with brass fittings. A turban made of vintage faux leopard fur (with small areas of loss) encircles the base and is laced at the rear. Relief-decorated comb featuring a garnet symbol at the front, flanked by tracery (fish-bladder) motifs and a Gorgon’s head; attached to this is a black horsehair tail (significantly shortened). Topped with a black hair tuft (marmouset) and a side socket holding a replacement plume. Leather-backed chain straps (replacements) attached to rosettes featuring a radiating relief design. Front and rear visors lined with dark brown leather, good black leather flap lining. The back of the head stamped with the numbers “585” and “54” as well as “3” and “L” within an oval. Some screws replaced. Partially slightly damaged, repairs, signs of age.349468
Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
