Lot 7380

A felt helmet for enlisted men in the Line Infantry Regiments, circa 1915

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots

Starting Price € 800

Countdown for bids : 28 days and 2 hours left

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Description

A single-piece embossed body made of field-grey felt with gilded non-ferrous metal fittings (rubbed). The Prussian eagle emblem is secured to the front by leather wedges. Brim with four round-headed rivets, smooth, rigid spike. Leather chin strap attached to "Model 91" buttons, both cockades made of lacquered sheet iron. Lined with fine black leather (a few tiny holes and tears); a paper label reading “56” is located in the crown at the back beneath the lining. Partially slightly damaged, signs of age. Well preserved and rare.

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General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 6001 - 7079 and continues on Wednesday, November 25 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 7080 - 7502. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.