Lot 6591
A helmet M 1886 for generals of the Bavarian Army, circa 1914–1918
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Black-lacquered fibreglass shell, silver-plated fittings (darkened); on the front, the emblem is screwed on (one washer is missing); mounted on top is the colour-enamelled coat-of-arms medallion introduced in 1913 (with areas of missing enamel). Convex, leather-backed scale chains attached to screwed-on rosettes bearing both officers' cockades. Cross-shaped base with four star screws; a fluted funnel screwed onto it, topped with a white-and-blue cock's feather plume (faded). Ochre-coloured leather sweatband, with ochre-coloured ribbed lining sewn onto it (missing sections, tears); the front visor is lined in green, the rear visor in red. Partially slightly damaged, clear signs of wear and age. A well-preserved helmet, in good condition for its age. Rare.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
