GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
ROYAL SAXON GUARD RIDER OFFICER'S HELMET WITH SILVER PARADE LION.Officer's style body in tombac metal with silver trim. Immaculate highly polished tombac helmet body with no dents or damage. Body has excellent form and contour. No extra holes in helmet body. Frontplate is a large silver star with the center Royal Arms of Saxony device in gilt. Interior has tan colored sweat leather with leather tongue headliner. Interior visors also covered in matching tan leather. Large rounded tombac chin scales with cloverleaf rosettes over Reichs and Saxon 2 piece officer cockades (cockade positions switched). Parade liner in exquisite condition and still retains silver frosted finish. Only minor discoloration on back tail. Mounted to helmet with center wing nut. Rare and beautiful regimental helmet. SIZE: PROVENANCE: The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Excellent plus condition inside and out. Helmet body with only age related toning to finish. Interior shows minor wear and use. Parade Lion has no damage with only minor age discoloration to tail area. 51585-11 RT (25,000-35,000)