PRUSSIAN 1ST GUARD REGIMENT OF FOOT, II AND III BATTALIONS, OFFICER MODEL 1897 HELMET WITH ADDITIONAL PARADE PLUME IN WHITE BUFFALO HAIR.

Black lacquered leather helmet body with all silver metal trim. Helmet body has excellent form and firm stitching. Exterior lacquer finish in near mint condition. Interior has full sweat leather and smooth light blue silk headliner. Interior visors are colored red in back and green in front. All metal trim is silvered as is proper for the elite 1st Prussian Guard Regiment. Frontplate is the silver frosted Prussian Guard Regiments Eagle with the silver enameled star of the Black Eagle order on the eagle’s breast. Flat silver chinscales mounted to helmet body with silver split brad rosettes. Officer 2 piece Reichs and Prussian cockade under chinstrap. Round spike base with Prussian style fluted removable spike. Spike affixed to helmet body with 4 silver star attachments. Ensemble also included white buffalo hair parade plume with silver fluted trichter. 1st Prussian Guard of Foot was considered the elite regiment of the Imperial German Army. Helmet has no extra holes. Helmet in near mint condition inside and out. Extremely rare Imperial German Helmet. PROVENANCE: The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben; Certificate of Authenticity from Helmut Weitze. CONDITION: Excellent. 51585-2 RT (6,500-9,000) – Lot 1509

BADEN 109TH LIFE GUARD REGIMENT OFFICER’S HELMET MODEL 1897 (CIRCA 1915).

World War I era black lacquered felt body with fine silver and gilt metal trim. Lacquered body has good form and stitching. Exterior lacquer shows excellent matte finish. Front and back visors have small amount of crazing. Visor material appears to be fiber. Interior with sweat leather and green silk liner. Sweat leather shows use and wear. Silk headliner is genuine but possibly replaced at a later time. Colored interior visors. Body has an unusually large and flat silver star of Louis with red enameled cross and center field. Star may be a war-time expedient. Baden Dragon has vaulted crown but no frosting. Silvered officer style spike base and smooth spike. Gold stars retaining spike to helmet body. Gold chin scales with silver rosettes. PROVENANCE: The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Helmet body excellent with mild matte finish due to age. Interior of helmet shows use with slight discoloration to sweat leather and silk headliner. 51585-14 RT (4,500-6,500) – Lot 1510

ROYAL SAXONY ARTILLERY WAR MINISTRY (GENERAL OFFICER STYLE) HELMET MODEL 1897 WITH WHITE BUFFALO HAIR PLUME.

Saxon War Ministry Officers wore a General Officer style helmet. Black lacquered leather body with fine gilt trim. Body has excellent form with fine stitching. Leather body has mild spidering to lacquer finish throughout helmet body with no deep cracks or loss of material. No extra holes in helmet body. Visors show minor crazing. Interior has sweat leather with silk headliner. Colored interior visors. Front visor trim Saxon style half squared cut. Frontplate highly vaulted 3-piece construction with enameled center. It consists of a Gold star-silver star center. Inside the star is a round center enclosed the reverse of the Military Order of St. Heinrich in gold and colored enamel. Surrounded by a white ring in a gold frame from the Dynastic Order of the Rue Crown. A green heraldic pattern called the Rautenkranz is in the enameled ring. In the center in raised gold letters is the motto “Providente Memor” of the Dynastic Order of the Rue Crown. The frontplate appears to have been repaired with the centerpiece now turned about 3 mm off center. Enamel under wreath is uneven and appears to be new or reworked. The Saxon General style frontplate is original to the helmet with its outline firmly contoured to helmet body. Round spike base mounted with plume trichter and white Buffalo hair plume. Rounded chin scales with both Reichs and Saxon non-serrated cockades. Includes white Buffalo hair plume with Prussian style fluted trichter that indicate the wearer is a member of the Saxon War Ministry. PROVENANCE: The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Excellent condition inside and out. High quality frontplate shows evidence of repair and has new enamel in center. Fine quality fire gilded metal trim. Helmet body is bright with only minor spidering to lacquer. Plume is in very good condition. 51585-4 RT (4,500-6,000) – Lot 1511

PRUSSIAN 2ND KURASSIER REGIMENT OFFICER’S HELMET MODEL 1889-1899.

Beautiful nickled steel “Lobster Tail” officers helmet with Gilt trim. Helmet body in excellent condition and has good form. Body has only minor blemishes but no dents or damage to exterior finish. No extra holes in helmet body. Large rounded gold chin scales with cloverleaf rosettes over Reichs and Prussian 2 piece officer cockades. Helmet interior has sweat leather and unusual yellow cloth headliner. The headliner is an original period piece but appears to have been replaced at a later time. This is evidenced by the fact that it does not exactly fit the interior. Inner back visor covered with black velvet. Inner front visor covered with green leather. Fine fire gilded frontplate is the Prussian Heraldic eagle with the banner on the lower portion reading “Hohenfriedburg – 4 Juni 1745”. Frontplate is not perfectly contoured to the helmet body suggesting it may have been changed. Kurassier style gilt crossed spike base with fluted silver spike Kurassier officer spike. Very rare unit and helmet. PROVENANCE: The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Excellent condition inside and out. High quality fire gilt frontplate and metal trim. Helmet body is bright with only age related toning to finish. Interior has been refurbished and shows wear. 51585-6 RT (4,000-8,000) – Lot 1512

PRUSSIAN 1ST KURASSIER (LEIB) REGIMENT OFFICER’S HELMET MODEL 1899 AFTER 1902. HELMET HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED USING BOTH GENUINE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS.

Nickeled steel “Lobster Tail” officers helmet with Gilt trim. Helmet body is original and in good condition Metal helmet has good form and no dents or damage to exterior finish. No extra holes in helmet body. Helmet interior is a replacement and has tan sweat leather and silk liner. Inner back visor covered in black velvet. Inner front visor covered with green leather. Authenticity of frontplate is questionable. It is the Prussian Frederick the Great style eagle with the banner on the above the eagles head reading “Pro Gloria et Patria”. Genuine Kurassier style gilt crossed spike base with fluted silver spike Kurassier officer spike. Chinscales appear to be replaced. The color of the metal scales and cloverleaf rosette do not match the rest of the metal trim. Special cockades are modern replacements. Frontplate, chinscales and cockades are unique to this regiment. Extremely rare regimental helmet. PROVENANCE: The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: This must be considered a “parts” helmet. Good condition inside and out. Helmet body is bright with only age related toning to finish. 51585-7 RT (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1513

PRUSSIAN GUARD MELDEREITER OFFICERS HELMET MODEL 1899 USED UNTIL 1904. THIS HELMET IS A REPLICA MADE OF BOTH ORIGINAL AND REPRODUCTION PARTS.

Blued (anodized) steel “Lobster Tail” enlisted style Jaeger zu Pferde helmet body with Silver trim and gold chinscales. Enlisted style helmet body has been reconditioned. Blued gray colored helmet body good condition with good form and no dents or damage to exterior finish. There are extra holes (elongated for EM style frontplate) in helmet body. Inside helmet dome is stamped with makers name. Helmet interior has replaced tan sweat leather and tan silk liner. Inner front and back visor covered with tan leather. Genuine large rounded gold chin scales are a bit short and ride high. Officer style cloverleaf rosettes over Reichs a Prussian 2 piece officer cockades. Original silver cloverleaf spike base with fluted trichter for parade plume. Plume is white buffalo hair. Base secured to helmet body with rounded studs. Guard officer frontplate is a modern replacement. It is in the form of the Prussian Guard Star, a large silver star of the Prussian Order of the Black Eagle with banner with a colored enamel center. This helmet is representative of an extremely rare unit and was only used for about 5 years. PROVENANCE: The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Replica helmet made from real and reproduced parts. Over all condition very good inside and out. Helmet body with only age related toning to finish. Interior shows wear and use. 51585-8 RT (1,000-3,000) – Lot 1514

BRUNSWICK 92ND INFANTRY REGIMENT–1 AND 2 BATTALIONS OFFICER’S MODEL 1897-1912 HELMET WITH BLACK BUFFALO HAIR PARADE PLUME.

Unusual black lacquered felt helmet body with firm stitching, finish matte showing age but no damage or loss of material. Interior with sweat leather and silk head liner. Silk has lost its reed stay to hold its form. Visors colored. Body has no extra holes. Frontplate is the rare Brunswick enameled blue cross with red enameled center over which the stylized jumping horse, on line eagle with “FURST” banner. Eagle frontplate appears to be a modern replacement (Galvano). No frosting to finish. Enameled Brunswick emblem appears original. Frontplate securely formed to helmet body. Overall helmet has general patina. Enamel to frontplate in excellent condition with no damage or crazing. Both Reichs and Brunswick officer’s cockades. Includes black buffalo hair parade plume. PROVENANCE: The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Excellent condition both inside and out. Helmet shows age with general patina. Front visor leather lightly crazed. Interior of helmet shows use but no damage. Metal eagle frontplate appears not to be genuine. 51585-3 RT (1,000-2,500) – Lot 1515

RARE PEDERSEN MODEL 1917 MKI MAGAZINE AND TAKEDOWN TOOLS.

Rare 40 round magazine for the Model 1917 Remington-made Pedersen device. Rear of the magazine has viewing ports with the numbers 5 TO 40. Sides of the magazine have diagonal ribs, the front edge of the magazine is marked with an inspectors initial “N” and the rear of the magazine is marked with the inspector initials “OCL”. Accompanied by 2 reproduction tools used to adjust head space and fit of the device into the receiver of a rifle. The Pedersen device was designed and ordered by the U.S. Army to enable a soldier to convert his 1903 bolt action rifle into a semi-automatic rifle by simply changing the device for the bolt and installing a loaded magazine. Over 100,000 of these devices were ordered but by the time about 65,000 had been produced the war had ended and production ceased. All of the completed units, magazines & accessories were placed in storage. They were later tested and rejected by the services and in the 1930s the vast majority of the devices & accessories were destroyed. Very few survive today and spare magazines are practically unknown. CONDITION: Magazine retains about 85-90% orig finish showing high point wear. Tools are new. 51685-6 JRL (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1638

RARE 1918 MKII PEDERSEN DEVICE MAGAZINE WITH CANVAS MAGAZINE POUCH AND TWO REPRODUCTION DEVICE TOOLS.

Rare Pedersen device magazine for the MKII Pedersen device produced to convert Model 1917 rifles into semi-automatic rifles which fired a short, under powered 30 caliber cartridge. Accompanied by a scarce Rock Island Arsenal canvas magazine pouch with slots for 6 magazines, marked on the outside “R.I.A. / 9-19”. Also accompanied by 2 reproduction Pedersen device tools. The Pedersen device was developed late in WWI but design and production delays slowed delivery until just at the end of the war and the device was never issued to combat troops. About 125,000 Pedersen devices were ordered but only about 65,000 were produced before the war ended., few survive today. This magazine does not have the load markings by the holes on front of the magazines. Once the war was over all the Pedersen devices were supposedly placed in storage and eventually destroyed as were the magazines. Over the years a few devices have surfaced but spare magazines have been incredibly rare. CONDITION: Magazine is extremely fine showing only light high point wear and retaining most of its greenish phosphate finish. Magazine pouch is crisp & new. Reproduction tools are also new. 51685-5 JRL (1,500-2,500) – Lot 1639

AWESOME 25MM MANVILLE MANUFACTURED GAS GUN WITH LUGGAGE CASE.

SN 33322. Cal. 25MM. Made of aircraft aluminum with 2-pc hard rubber “Manville” monogram plastic pistol grips. 18-shot, 25MM rotary gas gun, the precursor to the Striker shotgun of Hollywood fame. Introduced in 1935 from their corporate offices in Pontiac, MI, the guns were manufactured 12ga, 25MM and 37MM. Steel inserts were available to convert to larger 25MM to fire the more readily available 12ga buckshot loads. However, this was later deemed illegal and unlawful under the Public Safety Act of 1934. This company ceased to exist in an extraordinary series of incidents when in 1933 when Charles J. Manville ordered all drawings, remaining weapons, parts, jigs and tooling to be destroyed for some unknown reason. With fitted luggage case and display stand. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with bright polished aluminum, having survived very well. Grips are excellent, bore and mechanics are very fine. There is a slight amount of corrosion in protected areas, however it does not affect its operation. Gun is case in what appears to be its orig luggage case and has a small amount of documentation such as instruction manual and brief history of the corporation and manufacture housed inside said casing. An absolutely awesome item. 51720-3 TDW (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1677

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Ivory Note due to ivory beads. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meet the standard for sale under ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase.

LOT OF SIX UNITED STATES HISTORICAL SOCIETY MINIATURE REVOLVERS.

1) US HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLT SAA. SN 114. Miniature copy of famous Colt sgl action army revolver # 114. Presidential Edition. Factory engraved silver and gold finish. 1-pc checkered ivory grips. Cased in a mahogany box with glass lid. Case contains a plaque describing the miniature. CONDITION: New in box. 2) US HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLT MODEL 60 ARMY. SN 400. Miniature of Colt model 1860 Army revolver. Classic Edition. Blue and case colored finish. 1-pc walnut grip. Housed in a mahogany case with glass lid and plaque describing this miniature. CONDITION: As new in box. 3) US HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLT MODEL 51 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 400. Miniature of a Colt Second Model Navy revolver. Classic Edition. Blue and case colored finish. 1-pc burl and walnut grip. Housed in a mahogany case with a plaque describing this revolver. CONDITION: As new in box. 4) US HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLT SAA REVOLVER. SN 1. Miniature of Colt Single Action Army revolver. SN 1. Classic Edition. Blue and case colored finish. German silver front sight. Housed in a mahogany case with plaque describing this miniature. CONDITION: As new in box. 5) US HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLT MODEL 51 NAVY REVOLVER. SN 19. Miniature of Colt Second model Navy revolver. Presidential Edition. Factory engraved. Blue and case color finish with 1-pc mother of pearl grips with medallion. Housed in a mahogany case with a glass lid and a plaque describing this revolver. CONDITION: As new. 6) US HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLT WALKER. SN 185. Miniature of model 1847 Walker Colt. Presidential Edition. Factory engraved with 1-pc silver grip. Blue and case colored finish. Housed in a mahogany case with a glass lid and a plaque describing this miniature. CONDITION: As new in box. 51761-7, 51761-8, 51761-9, 51761-10, 51761-11, 51761-12 TEP (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2171

LOT OF NINE HOLSTERS, TWO WITH BELTS.

1) Dbl loop Mexican style hardware holster and belt. Holster is marked “Olive” on lower loop. Belt is marked on billet “2.5/ Royal/ 44/ 18”. Holster is lined with kid leather. Belt has thirty six cartridge loops and a round corner pot metal buckle. Holster has floral decorations with walking punch border. Belt has plain lined border. 2) Slim Jim holster with floral decoration for Colt Navy revolver. Holster has initials “TV” on rear of strap. Holster has toe plug with remnants of hold down strap. TV is also stamped on the front at throat. 3) Sgl loop Mexican style full skirt holster with floral carving and border accents made for sgl action revolver. Rear of holster is stamped “4767/ 44/ 7.5”. Holster is of hardware store style and has a toe plug. 4) Two loop Mexican style 3/4 skirt holster for 7-1/2″ single action revolver. Holster has deep recurve at throat and simple lined border. Holster is unmarked. Holster has a toe plug. 5) Belt and holster rig. Holster is two loop Mexican style with floral decorations and two nickel conchos on loops. Holster is unmarked and is made for a short bbl sgl action revolver. Belt is 3-1/2″ wide with eleven dbl loops for rifle cartridges and twenty four loops for rifle cartridges between rifle loops. Holster shows one concho on buckle billet and two conchos on tongue billet. Belt also has six star shaped conchos. Buckle is nickel plated with clip corner design. 6) Early sgl loop half skirt Mexican style holster for 7-1/2″ sgl action Army revolver. Holster is lined and has fine border tooling with a toe plug. Front of holster shows remnants of a maker’s mark which appears to be Moran Brothers Montana Territory. 7) Homemade rawhide bound holster for a 7-1/2″ bbl revolver. Holster is decorated with red, white, and blue beadwork reminiscent of the American flag. 8) Fully carved two loop Mexican style full skirt holster. Loops are riveted in place. Holster has a toe plug. Holster is tooled all over with floral carving and a running snake border. 9) Mexican style three loop full skirt holster for a 7-1/2″ sgl action revolver. Front of holster shows what appears to be a “M & B” monogram that is quite worn. “#7” is stamped between the two bottom loops. Lining is missing. CONDITION: 1) Very good. Belt and holster are both russet brown in color. Stitching and lining is mostly intact. Loops are intact and contain a few wooden cartridges. Buckle has flaked to a grey metal finish. Markings are clear. 2) Very good. Holster shows a deep brown patina. Carving is crisp. Throat is slightly frayed. Stitching is intact. Toe plug is intact. 3) Very good. Holster is a dark brown patina overall with crazing at the throat and along the edges. Tooling is sharp. Stitching is intact. Mark in legible. 4) Fine. Holster has a smooth patinated russet brown patina overall with sharp border. Stitching is intact. Toe plug is intact. 5) Fine. Belt and holster both show a light russet brown color. Loops are intact. Tooling is sharp. Stitching is intact. Conchos are all very good. 6) Very good. Holster shows a deep brown patina with sharp tooling and intact stitching. Toe plug is present. Maker’s mark has been almost obliterated but can be read using some imagination. 7) Very good. Beadwork is mostly intact. Holster has a russet brown finish. 8) Very good. Holster is a russet brown color, darkening to a rich brown patina. Throat is somewhat frayed. Stitching is intact. Toe plug is intact. 9) Very good. Holster shows a dark brown patina. Worn markings and some crazing to the finish. Stitching is intact. 51624-2 TEP (1,200-1,500) – Lot 2172

SPECIAL DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE LOT.

This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source. We regularly sell our past auction catalogs to collectors and dealers alike for that purpose. Please note, the hammer price of the lot will be matched dollar for dollar up to a $1,000 match and donated to the Dana-Farber Institute, commonly known as the “Jimmy Fund” locally. Founded in Boston in 1947, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is world-renowned for its leadership in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Your gift provides Dana-Farber with crucial dollars that can be directed where and when they are needed the most. Thank you for your participation. CONDITION: Very good. 51808-1 MPN (300-400) – Lot 2304

COLLECTOR’S GROUPING OF OLDER AMMO FOR VARIOUS CALIBERS AND OTHER GUNNING MATERIAL.

You are bidding on a lot of miscellaneous older ammunition, some of which may be collectible. Included in this lot is approx 33 older boxes of ammunition by Peters, Western, Remington, Winchester, Savage, UMC and others. Calibers include but are not limited to 12 ga shotgun, .30 Luger (four boxes), .45 auto, 30-30, 30-20, .32 Long RF, .380 and others. Also included is a jar of miscellaneous parts marked “experimental” Colts from famed early collector pistol Alex Montgomery. Two powder flasks are also included, one marked US, the other with cannon embossed. Interested parties should peruse this lot as it likely has something for everyone. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. We cannot guarantee the ammo. 51517-126 JSL (500-1,000) – Lot 2421

NON-FIRING GERMAN DESK MODEL BREECHLOADING CANNON.

NSN. Cal. .28. 7″ Bbl, nicely detailed cast bronze model. Bbl with non-operational screw thread breech is mounted in spring loaded slide, has wheels which work elevation, traverse inoperable, low field carriage with spoked wheels and long trails, all mounted on rectangular metal base on marble base. CONDITION: Fine. Mellow patina on all metal. Traverse adjustment handle bent. 51447-3 MGM104 (750-1,000) – Lot 3007

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SUPERB PROTOTYPE BREECH LOADING ENGLISH ARSENAL MODEL.

NSN. Cal. about 36. This very well built 12″ steel bbl with fine steel and brass interrupted thread breech has working elevation and pneumatic recoil cylinder. Carriage is all brass with cast iron wheels and axle covers and can quite possibly be a British arsenal model though there are no discernible markings. Slender tube has a flared muzzle and bore measures about .36″ at muzzle. This early breech loading model still required a friction primer for ignition and is a variant not seen before of early bag guns. Model measures 17″ overall and about 8-1/2″ hub to hub. PROVENANCE: Ex. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good. Bbl has scattered rust and pitting. Bore and vent are clear. Brass carriage has good patina. Only marking discernible is an arrow engraved into bottom of brass support for trunions. Axle cover and wheels have good green paint with about a 1/2″ chip in casting of inner hub of left wheel. Mechanically breech and elevation are functional. 51447-1 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3008

FINE WORKING MODEL OF AN ARMSTRONG CANNON.

NSN. Cal. .375 Bore diameter. 11-5/8″ Round tapered steel bbl with flare at muzzle, removable interrupted screw thread, breechloading. Once loaded cannon can be fired with fuse through vent in heavier breech section. Cast bronze field carriage with elevation adjustment, cast detail on trails, and wooden ammo containers mounted on axle. Armstrong rifles which were introduced about 1860 were among the best, most popular artillery used throughout the world including the Confederate States which had the luxury to use many of these guns in early Naval combat. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl overall brown patina with some pitting, most of orig gray paint is on trails. Black paint on hub wheels. 51447-2 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3009

TEN GAUGE BREECHLOADING YACHT CANNON BY L. T. SNOW WITH SUPERIOR QUALITY REPRODUCTION CARRIAGE.

NSN. Cal. 10 ga. 11″ Bbl has makers name and “The “Strong” Cannon” along with heraldic eagle on pivoting breech block. Bbl is mounted in exceptionally fine mahogany carriage with two lignum vitae wheels and orig type brass hardware, including trunnion covers and elevation screw. CONDITION: Bbl has untouched orig patina over numerous light marks. Markings clear. Firing pin catch missing. Carriage is excellent, near new. 51743-1 MGM76 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3010

REUSS 96TH INFANTRY REGIMENT 2ND BATTALION, 7TH THURINGIAN, OFFICER’S HELMET.

Extremely rare battalion level helmet. Fine fire gilded line eagle with “Furst” banner with a silver star in the Arms of Reuss on the eagle’s breast. Black leather body with firm stitching. Sweat leather with silk head liner. Silk liner has “M” metal monogram. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Leather finish still bright with only minor spidering on left side of helmet body. Round base with smooth spike. Front eagle retains 90% original gilding. Reuss star and centerfield were bright silver but have darkened slightly with age. Very fine detail in Reuss device. Flat chinscales with officer Reichs and Reuss cockades. Extremely rare, highly sought after helmet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection; The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Helmet is overall in excellent condition. Metal trim retains bright finish. Only mild discoloration to Reuss finish. Interior show minimal wear. Light tearing to silk head liner on edge. Inner back visor has separation of red paper. Frontplate firmly impressed into helmet body. Outstanding and extremely rare helmet. 51586-25 RT (7,250-9,500) – Lot 3172

WUERTTEMBERG “KINGS” 26TH DRAGOON RESERVE OFFICER’S HELMET MODEL 1897.

Black lacquered helmet body with silver trim and gold chinscales. Leather body in excellent condition with perfect form and firm stitching. Squared front visor. Interior has officer sweat leather and silk head liner. Frontplate is the frosted silver Wuerttemberg emblem on which is mounted a silver star with the enameled center of the Royal house order. Gold reserve cross mounted below star. Holes behind frontplate slightly elongated. Crossed silver spike base with smooth spike. Gold star retainers. Gold rounded chinscales under silver rosettes. Officer style Reichs and Wuerttemberg cockades. PROVENANCE: Receipt from Andreas Thies, The Art of Chivalry; The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Very good. Interior shows dirt discoloration due to age and use. Frosting on frontplate subdued due to age. No damage to enamel and star. 51586-49 RT (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3173

PRUSSIAN 1ST GUARD REGIMENT OF FOOT, 1ST BATTALION, RESERVE OFFICER’S HELMET MODEL 1897 WITH RUSH GREEN CLOTH FIELD COVER.

Black lacquered leather helmet body with all silver metal trim. Helmet body has excellent form and firm stitching. Exterior lacquer finish in excellent condition. Interior has full sweat leather and ribbed silk headliner. Interior visors are colored red in back and green in front. All metal trim is silvered as is proper for the elite 1st Prussian Guard Regiment. Frontplate is the silver frosted Prussian Guard Regiments Eagle without banner and the silver enameled star of the Black Eagle order on the eagle’s breast. Gold reserve cross under bottom of star. Above eagle’s head is the silver banner “Semper Talis” which was worn by the Staff and officers of the 1st Battalion of the 1st Guard of Foot Regiment. Banner attached to helmet with metal prongs. Flat silver chinscales mounted to helmet body with silver split brad rosettes. Officer 2 piece Reichs and Prussian cockade under chinstrap. Round spike base with fluted removable spike. Spike affixed to helmet body with 4 silver star attachments. Included is the form fitting cloth field cover. Helmet has no extra holes in helmet body. Helmet may be from the war time era as the frosting is very weak. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection, James D. Julia, Inc., sold March 2015; The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Very good overall. Frontplate has lost 60% of silver frosting. Semper Talis banner has no frosting. Finish to helmet is matte throughout. 51586-32 RT (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3174

PRUSSIAN 4TH GRENADIER REGIMENT (KING FREDERICK THE GREAT) RESERVE OFFICER’S HELMET MODEL 1897-AFTER 1913.

Black lacquered leather helmet body with gilt brass trim. Helmet has good form and firm stitching. Holes widened behind frontplate in helmet body by 4mm. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. Sweat leather torn under right ear section. Interior visors colored. Marked on back visor with button “Size 55-1/2”. Frontplate is the wide winged Prussian Guard Grenadier eagle. On eagle’s tail is a silver reserve cross. Above eagle’s head is a metal banner with the date “1626”. Spike base with star retainers. Flat chinscales with rosettes. Officer’s Reichs and Prussian cockades. PROVENANCE: The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Overall very good plus. Front eagle retains 90% of fire gilding. Metal banner shows deep form into leather body. Interior shows damage over right ear piece and on inner back visor on right side. 51586-31 RT (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3175

PRUSSIA 7TH GRENADIER REGIMENT KOENIG WILHELM I (2ND WEST PRUSSIAN) OFFICER’S HELMET MODEL 1897.

Elegant black fiber helmet body with fire gilded metal trim. Black fiber body is size 57 and has excellent form and firm stitching. Exterior finish in near mint condition. Interior sweat leather and silk headliner. Visors colored. Helmet body has one set of extra holes approx. 5mm wider than holes used for retention of frontplate. Frontplate is the wide winged Grenadier Eagle with added banner “22 Marz 1797” on eagle’s breast. Eagle has the unusual square sword hilt instead of the Grenadier S-type hilt. Beautifully fine fire gilding. Tall spike with star retainers. Flat chinscales with the special rosettes with crown and “FWR”. PROVENANCE: Certificate of Authenticity from Helmut Weitze; The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Overall excellent plus inside and out. Interior shows minor wear and tears in silk. 51586-29 RT (5,000-6,000) – Lot 3176

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Please Note: Upon closer examination, the holes on the front plate have been widened. A noted expert on this type of helmet contacted us and believes that the cords are replacements.

PRUSSIAN 2ND GUARD UHLAN OFFICER’S TSCHAPKA TO PARADE MODEL 1899.

Black lacquered leather helmet body with fine gilt brass trim. Helmet body has excellent form and elegant construction. Frontplate is a finely gilded Prussian guard’s eagle with enameled black eagle star on breast. Rounded chinscales on rosettes with single Reich’s officer cockade. Interior has fine quality officer sweat leather and silk head liner. No extra holes in helmet body. Mortar border covered with red and silver bullion parade rabatte. Complete with officer’s black and white feathered parade plume and bullion field badge. Also attached on top of mortar board complete set of silver bullion parade cords. PROVENANCE: The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Excellent plus. Leather has virtually no crazing. All metal trim shows orig fire gilding. Feathered parade plume has bright colors and no feather loss. 51586-2 RT (5,000-8,500) – Lot 3177

PRUSSIAN GUARD JAEGER-SCHUETZEN OFFICER’S SHAKO OF 1914.

Black lacquered leather Shako style helmet covered in black cloth. Metal trim both silver and gold. Helmet body has excellent form and firm stitching. Black cloth covering in perfect condition. Exterior leather near mirror finish. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. No extra holes in helmet body. Frontplate is the highly vaulted Prussian guard star of the black eagle order. Star and motto in silver. Centerpiece enameled. Enamel in perfect condition. Flat gold chinscales on rosettes. Right side has officer Reichs cockade. Prussian bullion field badge on top. PROVENANCE: Walter Hartmann Collection; The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Near mint inside and out. Slight age and wear noted on sweat leather. Otherwise near perfect condition. 51586-12 RT (4,000-5,000) – Lot 3178