Lot 7290
A helmet for enlisted men (reserve) of the Royal Saxon Infantry, circa 1900
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Black-lacquered leather skull (minor pressure marks, signs of heat damage) with gold-plated non-ferrous metal fittings (rubbed). Attached to the front and secured by leather wedges is the yellow, eight-pointed Saxon sunburst featuring the white Saxon royal coat of arms; behind it lies the Reserve cross; includes a neck guard and a smooth, rigid spike on a base plate with four round-headed split pins; leather chin strap attached to a "Model 91" button. Both cockades are made of lacquered sheet iron. Black leather flap lining (minor areas of wear). Partially slightly damaged, with signs of wear and age.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
