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3265
$9,775.00

HESSIAN GRAND DUCHY 115TH LIFE GUARD INFANTRY REGIMENT.

Silver double wreathed Hessian front plate with silver Hessian house order star with enameled center “Gott Ehre Vaterland”. Black lacquered leather helmet body with fine all silver metal trim. Leather body has excellent form and firm stitching. Lacquer finish shows no cracks or crazing. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in helmet body. Unique Hessian equal cross spike base without ornamentation at base and Hessian style fluted spike. Silver star retainers to helmet body. Flat silver chin scales with Reichs and officer’s cockades. Star on lion’s chest with fine enameling with no cracks or crazing. Red and green enamel in wreath still extant. Beautiful 100% orig and extremely rare helmet. Purchased from well known European dealer. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition inside and out. Interior shows general use with slight discoloration to leather sweat band but no tearing or damage. Interior visors slightly discolored with age. Exterior black lacquer and leather trim in excellent condition. Lion retains 85% silver frosting. 4-50221-9 RT10 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3265


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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