HESSIAN 117TH INFANTRY LIFE GUARD OF THE GRAND DUCHESS REGIMENT OFFICER’S HELMET.

Hessian lion with the banners “1697” and “1897” commemorating the 200 year anniversary of the establishment of the regiment. Black lacquered leather body with fine gilt/brass trim. Leather body in excellent form with firm stitching. Exterior lacquer shows slight spider cracking due to age but no loss of material. Both front and rear visors shows minimal crazing. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. Interior visor is colored. Helmet body has no extra holes. Metal trim shows equal age patina throughout. Special Hessian style crossed base and fluted spike. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and Hessian officer’s cockades. Lion frontplate retains 90% of fire gilding. Very rare and all original helmet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine condition throughout. Leather body shows age and some spider cracking. Interior shows heavy use with discoloration both to sweat leather and silk head liner. One small 5mm tear to sweat leather in back of helmet. 4-50221-11 RT12 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 3267

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
	3267	$6,900.00	HESSIAN 117TH INFANTRY LIFE GUARD OF THE GRAND DUCHESS REGIMENT OFFICER’S HELMET. Hessian lion with the banners “1697” and “1897” commemorating the 200 year anniversary of the establishment of the regiment. Black lacquered leather body with fine gilt/brass trim. Leather body in excellent form with firm stitching. Exterior lacquer shows slight spider cracking due to age but no loss of material. Both front and rear visors shows minimal crazing. Interior has sweat leather and silk head liner. Interior visor is colored. Helmet body has no extra holes. Metal trim shows equal age patina throughout. Special Hessian style crossed base and fluted spike. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and Hessian officer’s cockades. Lion frontplate retains 90% of fire gilding. Very rare and all original helmet. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine condition throughout. Leather body shows age and some spider cracking. Interior shows heavy use with discoloration both to sweat leather and silk head liner. One small 5mm tear to sweat leather in back of helmet. 4-50221-11 RT12 (3,000-6,000) – Lot 3267 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 INFANTRY LIFE GUARD OF THE GRAND DUCHESS REGIMENT OFFICER’S HELMET.