August 18 & 19, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/19/2020
(A) The First Model German Pith Helmet is made of light tan canvas which exhibits dark patina and scattered spotting throughout the exterior. The leather rim band has cracks from age, and a few areas with tears. A set of Heer Shields, consisting of the Heer's Reichsadler and Tri-Color National Shield, are affixed to the helmet with three prongs bent over the helmets interior lining. The interior lining of the helmet is dark red with a light layer of dust settlement from storage. The helmets leather sweatband has deteriorated and separated from the felt lining. CONDITION: Good. (B) The Heer Infantry NCO Visor is made of a feldgrau tricot wool which has developed a light patina, and a few moth nips throughout. The white wool piping of the visor signifies Infantry. The piping exhibits the same patina and scattered marks as the rest of the caps exterior as well as a few moth nips. The visors Wehrmacht Adler emblem is missing, as well as the chinstrap, and chinstrap retaining buttons. The black lacquered bill of the visor exhibits light cracks from age, and nice checkering on the underside. The helmets lining is constructed from an orange colored oil cloth. The rhomboid celluloid sweatshield is surprisingly intact. The visors leather sweatband has become deteriorated with areas that have become unstitched from the cap, as well as a few smaller sections missing. CONDITION: Good. (C) The East German Cavalry Visor is in unissued condition. The exterior is made of tricot wool with a golden-yellow piping. The East German Cavalry Emblem is affixed to the front for the cap by means of two prongs. The leather NCO chinstrap is intact. The interior is made of simple rayon, and retains its plastic sweat shield with maker code. The original sweatband is intact. CONDITION: Excellent to Near Mint. (D) The East German Steel Helmet is painted with a darker felgrau paint that has scattered light marks. The interior leather liner is intact and appears lightly worn. The original leather chinstrap is intact. A makers stamp is observed on the under side of the rim. CONDITION: Excellent. D.W.
Item Dimensions: Largest: 6 - 1/4" x 13 - 3/4" x 11".