Lot 7257
A helmet for military officials of officer rank, circa 1900
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Black-lacquered body made of stiff substitute material (cracked, with heat marks on the panels) featuring a square front visor and silvered fittings of white metal. Screwed onto the front is the beautifully silvered eagle emblem, with a small gilded eagle superimposed upon it. Smooth, screw-off tip on a cross-shaped base with four gilded star-shaped screws. Curved, leather-backed scale chains attached to rosettes, imperial cockade and provincial cockade in officer's style. Reddish-brown silk ribbed lining on a brown leather sweatband, red and green-lined panels; inside the bell is a paper label bearing the name “Hertel” and size “56”. Partially slightly damaged, signs of age. Rare.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
