BAVARIAN ARTILLERY GENERAL OFFICER MODEL 1913-16 HELMET.

Fantastic condition and rare Bavarian General Officer of Artillery circa 1916. Elegant black fiber body with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather with green silk head liner. On silk liner is a gilt metal royal monogram with an “R” and a royal crown above. Colored visors. Exterior finish to helmet is near perfect with no cracks, crazing or discoloration. Metal trim fine fire gilt. Bavarian style cross base with three gold retaining stars. Elongated stem and ball for the artillery. Highly frosted gilt frontplate with the enameled royal Bavarian coat of arms in the center. Enameling in flawless condition with small red enamel in the lion’s crown on left side. Enamel piece highly vaulted. Slim styled Bavarian chin scales with bright Reichs and Bavarian cockades. Extremely rare and highly sought after helmet obtained in Europe from a well known dealer. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent and in near mint condition in every detail. Fiber body flawless and still bright. Metal trim finely gilded with only minimal discoloration due to age. Interior virtually mint with little or no wear. 4-50221-24 RT25 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3280

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
	3280	$15,525.00	BAVARIAN ARTILLERY GENERAL OFFICER MODEL 1913-16 HELMET. Fantastic condition and rare Bavarian General Officer of Artillery circa 1916. Elegant black fiber body with firm stitching. Interior sweat leather with green silk head liner. On silk liner is a gilt metal royal monogram with an “R” and a royal crown above. Colored visors. Exterior finish to helmet is near perfect with no cracks, crazing or discoloration. Metal trim fine fire gilt. Bavarian style cross base with three gold retaining stars. Elongated stem and ball for the artillery. Highly frosted gilt frontplate with the enameled royal Bavarian coat of arms in the center. Enameling in flawless condition with small red enamel in the lion’s crown on left side. Enamel piece highly vaulted. Slim styled Bavarian chin scales with bright Reichs and Bavarian cockades. Extremely rare and highly sought after helmet obtained in Europe from a well known dealer. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent and in near mint condition in every detail. Fiber body flawless and still bright. Metal trim finely gilded with only minimal discoloration due to age. Interior virtually mint with little or no wear. 4-50221-24 RT25 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3280 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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BAVARIAN ARTILLERY GENERAL OFFICER MODEL 1913-16 HELMET.