WURTTEMBERG GENERAL OFFICER’S HELMET.

Wurttemberg frontplate with silver star with enameled center. The enameled star is in the form of the form of the Order of the Wurttemberg Crown. Black fiber body with excellent form and firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes to body. Leather sweat band had name of wearer removed, thus damaging the right side edge of sweat leather. Exterior of helmet in excellent condition with mild bubbling on the left side of helmet in front of the Baden state cockade. No loss of material. Metal trim has same patina throughout. Crossed spike base with large stars retaining base to helmet. “General Style” fluted spike. Enamel frontplate bright with no chips or damage. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and non-serrated Wurttemberg state cockades. Helmet plate held in back with split brad retainers. Stars are also split brad retainers. Marked size “55 1/2” inside bell. Extremely rare helmet originally purchased from a well known German dealer. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition throughout. Fiber body has excellent tall form with only mild distortion to finish. All metal trim retains golden color but is subdued to age. Interior does have minor damage from the removal of the wearer’s name. Such removal was not uncommon in the post WWII era where wearers wanted to remain anonymous when they sold their items. 4-50221-23 RT24 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3279

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
	3279	$6,900.00	WURTTEMBERG GENERAL OFFICER’S HELMET. Wurttemberg frontplate with silver star with enameled center. The enameled star is in the form of the form of the Order of the Wurttemberg Crown. Black fiber body with excellent form and firm stitching. Interior sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes to body. Leather sweat band had name of wearer removed, thus damaging the right side edge of sweat leather. Exterior of helmet in excellent condition with mild bubbling on the left side of helmet in front of the Baden state cockade. No loss of material. Metal trim has same patina throughout. Crossed spike base with large stars retaining base to helmet. “General Style” fluted spike. Enamel frontplate bright with no chips or damage. Rounded chin scales with Reichs and non-serrated Wurttemberg state cockades. Helmet plate held in back with split brad retainers. Stars are also split brad retainers. Marked size “55 1/2” inside bell. Extremely rare helmet originally purchased from a well known German dealer. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition throughout. Fiber body has excellent tall form with only mild distortion to finish. All metal trim retains golden color but is subdued to age. Interior does have minor damage from the removal of the wearer’s name. Such removal was not uncommon in the post WWII era where wearers wanted to remain anonymous when they sold their items. 4-50221-23 RT24 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3279 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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WURTTEMBERG GENERAL OFFICER’S HELMET.