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3263
$7,475.00

BRUNSWICK 92ND INFANTRY REGIMENT – 1 AND 2 BATTALIONS.

Enameled blue cross with red enameled center over which the stylized jumping horse, on line eagle with “FURST” banner. Black lacquered early pattern leather body with firm stitching, finish matte showing age but no damage or loss of material. Interior with sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. Body has no extra holes. Frontplate securely formed to helmet body. Overall helmet has general patina. Enamel to frontplate in excellent condition with no damage or crazing. Gilding to frontplate shows darkening with age but otherwise appears to be 100%. Both Reichs and Brunswick officer’s cockades. All original and rare fine early Brunswick helmet. Includes conical black helmet carrying case. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition both inside and out. Helmet shows age with general patina but no alterations or damage. Front visor leather lightly crazed. Interior of helmet shows use but no damage. Outstanding and extremely rare helmet in this market. 4-50221-7 RT8 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3263


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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