Lot 6580
A crest helmet M 1845 for Jaeger enlisted men, worn from 1848 onwards
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Sturdy, black-lacquered leather helmet body with front and rear peaks, an original wool crest (one attachment strap replaced), and brass fittings. A crowned emblem featuring the royal cipher "M" (for King Maximilian II) is affixed to the front. Sheet-metal cockade on the side, with a green wool tuft inserted behind it. Leather-backed chinscales attached to molded lion-head bosses. Well-preserved black leather tabbed liner; the stamps "3" and "1855" are impressed into the rear peak. The internal leather wedges used for securing the metal overlays are missing mostly. Minor localized damage; shows signs of wear and age. Rare and well-preserved.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
