Lot 7245
A general's helmet M1889, worn from 1897 by artillery generals
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Black lacquered leather skull (with fine crackle finish) featuring a squared front visor. Affixed to the front via screws (no double holes) is the Guard eagle emblem, featuring an applied, partially enameled star for officers. Cruciform base plate secured by four star-headed screws, featuring a beaded border and a removable ball finial. Convex, leather-backed chin-scales attached to plug-in rosettes; both cockades made of lacquered sheet iron. Good beige silk-rib lining (slightly darkened, with occasional staining), ochre-colored leather sweatband, and visors lined in red and green.Minor localized damage; shows signs of wear and age.A very rare helmet for a high-ranking officer, featuring exceptionally well-preserved fire-gilding.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
