Lot 6813
A helmet for officers of the Guards Infantry, circa 1900
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Black-lacquered leathery helmet body (with occasional minor pressure marks) featuring gilded brass fittings (showing some rubbing). The guard eagle emblem is screw-mounted at the front (no extra holes) and bears an applied, partially enameled Guard Star made of nickel silver. Top fitting features four star-head screws, a beaded ring, and a detachable smooth spike. Flat, leather-backed chin-scales attached to geometric rosettes and both officer-style cockades made of lacquered sheet iron. Beige silk-rib lining (with some scattered staining and small tears) and an ochre-colored leather sweatband; the rear visor is lined in red and the front visor in green; the original size marking "57 3/4" is present inside the helmet body. Shows minor localized damage and signs of wear and age. A rare helmet in good overall condition for its age.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
