Lot 6962
A busby for a reserve officer in the Prussian 2nd Hussar Regiment
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
The body made of grey opossum fur. Silver front plaque with a skull and crossbones, lined in black velvet and attached with three split pins. Gilt convex chinscales with rosette-shaped side posts, white kolpak, silver bullion field insignia lined in black velvet and silver reserve cross. Prussian officer's cockade. Black and white parade plume with a silver socket. Silver bullion cords interwoven in black, dark brown worn leather sweatband, lined in grey velvet along the lower edge. White silk lining. Carrying case for the parade plume. Uncleaned, with patina/traces of soot.Condition: II Questions about the lot?