Lot 6581
A helmet M 1848 for enlisted men of the Landwehr infantry
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Sturdy, black-lacquered leather skull (discreetly restored lacquer imperfections), silvered nickel silver fittings (rubbed, darkened). Embossed emblem riveted to the front. Cruciform base plate at the top with a screwed-on, replacement spike. Flat, leather-lined scale chains attached to sculpted lion's heads, lacquered metal cockade. Well-preserved black leather lining with tabs; the interior of the helmet has been repainted grey. Refurbished, shows signs of wear and age.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
