HESSIAN 117TH LIFE GUARD REGIMENT OF THE GRAND DUCHESS, 9TH COMPANY, OFFICER’S HELMET.

Hessian lion with banner “1697” and “1897” and silvered anchor and cross on axes device on the frontplate. Black fibered body helmet with fine gilt trim. Fiber body in excellent form and stitching. Exterior finish shows minor “pebbling” on left back side and some small scuffing due to age, but no loss of material or damage. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. Colored interior visors. No extra holes in helmet body. Exterior metal trim has equal metal patina. Special Hessian style cross spike base and fluted spike. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and Hessian officer cockades. Pioneer device on frontplate, silver with excellent detail. Extremely rare and outstanding helmet. Purchased from well known German collector/dealer who specialized in Hessian items. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition inside and out. Frontplate retains 90% of fire gilding. Metal trim also shows excellent condition. Interior shows mild use but no damage or tears. Excellent and rare helmet. 4-50221-10 RT11 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3266

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3266	$8,625.00	HESSIAN 117TH LIFE GUARD REGIMENT OF THE GRAND DUCHESS, 9TH COMPANY, OFFICER’S HELMET. Hessian lion with banner “1697” and “1897” and silvered anchor and cross on axes device on the frontplate. Black fibered body helmet with fine gilt trim. Fiber body in excellent form and stitching. Exterior finish shows minor “pebbling” on left back side and some small scuffing due to age, but no loss of material or damage. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. Colored interior visors. No extra holes in helmet body. Exterior metal trim has equal metal patina. Special Hessian style cross spike base and fluted spike. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and Hessian officer cockades. Pioneer device on frontplate, silver with excellent detail. Extremely rare and outstanding helmet. Purchased from well known German collector/dealer who specialized in Hessian items. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition inside and out. Frontplate retains 90% of fire gilding. Metal trim also shows excellent condition. Interior shows mild use but no damage or tears. Excellent and rare helmet. 4-50221-10 RT11 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 3266 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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HESSIAN 117TH LIFE GUARD REGIMENT OF THE GRAND DUCHESS, 9TH COMPANY, OFFICER’S HELMET.