Lot 6936
A busby of the Prussian 1st Hussar Regiment, named "Kronprinz Wilhelm"
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
The body made of grey opossum fur. Silver Prussian banner attached with two split pins, the front plate featuring skull and crossbones lined in black velvet and attached with three split pins. Gilt convex chinscales with rosette side posts. Red kolpak (darkened), silver bullion field insignia with black velvet underlay. Prussian officer's cockade. Black and white parade plume with a silver socket. Silver bullion cord interwoven in black. Red leather sweatband bearing the regiment's name "Kronprinz Wilhelm", skulls and guard stars, the lower edge lined in grey velvet. Lined in pink silk with a large, black eagle on a shield. Carrying case for the parade plume. Uncleaned, with patina/traces of soot. Very fine busby with a dubious attribution.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
