3270

$10,030.00

PRUSSIAN 1ST GUARD REGIMENT OF FOOT OFFICER’S HELMET.

Rare and unusual helmet. Special full parade miter helmet. Traditional parade miter used after 1894 for gala functions. Front shield beautifully ornamented with the center a Prussian eagle and over his head the 1st Prussian Guard motto “Semper Talis”. Flat silver chin scales on rosettes. Red cloth bag with bullion ribbon separating panels of the bag. Officer full bullion pom-pom. Interior has officer’s sweat leather and silk head liner. Excellent condition throughout. Seldom found in today’s marketplace. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition inside and out. Shows mild age patina to front shield and back pieces. Helmet liner shows wear but no damage or tears. 4-50221-14 RT15 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3270

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Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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