Unusual black lacquered felt helmet body with firm stitching, finish matte showing age but no damage or loss of material. Interior with sweat leather and silk head liner. Silk has lost its reed stay to hold its form. Visors colored. Body has no extra holes. Frontplate is the rare Brunswick enameled blue cross with red enameled center over which the stylized jumping horse, on line eagle with "FURST" banner. Eagle frontplate appears to be a modern replacement (Galvano). No frosting to finish. Enameled Brunswick emblem appears original. Frontplate securely formed to helmet body. Overall helmet has general patina. Enamel to frontplate in excellent condition with no damage or crazing. Both Reichs and Brunswick officer's cockades. Includes black buffalo hair parade plume. SIZE: PROVENANCE: The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Excellent condition both inside and out. Helmet shows age with general patina. Front visor leather lightly crazed. Interior of helmet shows use but no damage. Metal eagle frontplate appears not to be genuine. 51585-3 RT (1,000-2,500)