FABULOUS 1881 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S DRESS HELMET.

FABULOUS 1881 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S DRESS HELMET. This helmet retains all of its orig adornments including a yellow (probably Yak hair) plume, 2-pc eagle plate bearing a silver number “2” for the 2nd U.S. Cav, and gold bullion bands festooned front and rear. It also has crossed saber side buttons attaching the gold plated chain chin strap. Attached to the helmet is the breast cord which is believed to be a replica. The inside of the helmet body has a full lining of muslin along with a half lining of faded red colored sateen. The sweat band bears a silver embossed stamp reading “THE M.C. LILLEY & CO. MANUFACTURERS OF MILITARY AND SOCIETY GOODS COLUMBUS O.” CONDITION: Very good condition overall with some deterioration to the leather binding around the bottom edge of the helmet. Additionally most of the paper lining is missing from the inside of the visors. Sweat band is cracked in several places. 4-32558 DM49 (2,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	2096	$0.00	FABULOUS 1881 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S DRESS HELMET. This helmet retains all of its orig adornments including a yellow (probably Yak hair) plume, 2-pc eagle plate bearing a silver number “2” for the 2nd U.S. Cav, and gold bullion bands festooned front and rear. It also has crossed saber side buttons attaching the gold plated chain chin strap. Attached to the helmet is the breast cord which is believed to be a replica. The inside of the helmet body has a full lining of muslin along with a half lining of faded red colored sateen. The sweat band bears a silver embossed stamp reading “THE M.C. LILLEY & CO. MANUFACTURERS OF MILITARY AND SOCIETY GOODS COLUMBUS O.” CONDITION: Very good condition overall with some deterioration to the leather binding around the bottom edge of the helmet. Additionally most of the paper lining is missing from the inside of the visors. Sweat band is cracked in several places. 4-32558 DM49 (2,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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