Lot 7378
An Ersatz felt helmet for artillery troops, circa 1914
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Field-grey pressed felt; one-piece helmet body including front and rear visors, with the bottom edge stitched over (minor cracks). Rigid ball on a brass base, secured by four round-headed split pins. Line eagle emblem in gilt sheet iron, screw-mounted at the front (traces of rust). Well-preserved black-brown leather tongue liner (minor cracks). Black leather chin strap with yellow metal fittings, attached to a yellow "Model 91" button. Clear signs of wear and age. Rare.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
