Lot 6753
A Prussian helmet for reserve officers, circa 1900
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Black-lacquered leather helmet body (showing traces of heat and pressure marks) with gilded non-ferrous metal fittings (showing wear to the finish). Attached “Line Eagle” emblem featuring an applied nickel-silver Reserve Cross; smooth, rigid spike mounted on a base plate secured by four star-headed screws (one screw missing). Chin-scales, rosettes, and cockades are missing. Beige silk-rib lining (with small tears), ochre-colored leather sweatband (stained), and visors lined in red and green. Minor localized damage; shows signs of wear and age.352134
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