Lot 7293
A shako M 1867 for NCO´s of the Royal Saxon Jaeger Battalions
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Worn in this style until around 1900, after which a hunting horn was added to the coat of arms. The helmet body is made of dark grey felt with a fine black fabric covering, a silver braided band running round the top, a leather crown and visor (crackled), a leather chin strap attached to leather rosettes, and on the right a small Saxon cockade made of white and green lacquered sheet metal. Fitted to the front is the Saxon Royal coat of arms in yellow metal on a white, eight-rayed Saxon Sun (coat of arms not yet featuring the hunting horn), secured by leather wedges. Brown sweat leather and smooth brown silk lining (small holes). A black buffalo-hair tuft is inserted behind the emblem. Partially slightly damaged, with signs of wear and age. Rare.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
