Lot 6692

A visor cap for members of the Hessian infantry, circa 1900

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots

Starting Price € 280

Countdown for bids : 31 days and 10 hours left

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Description

Lidded top in dark blue wool cloth (superficial moth damage, upper edge slightly stained), red piping, red band (small holes), lacquered sheet iron cockades, lacquered peak (craquelures, heat damage). Ochre-coloured oilcloth lining with silver imprint “Uniform-Mützenfabrik A. Lang Darmstadt”, glued-in wearer's label “Gardist / Günther II. / 6. Company”, ochre-coloured leather sweatband. Also includes a contemporary hat box (edges open) by “Phil. Lorenz Hoflieferant Darmstadt”. Slightly damaged in places, signs of age and wear.

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General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 6001 - 7079 and continues on Wednesday, November 25 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 7080 - 7502. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.