Extremely rare battalion level helmet. Fine fire gilded line eagle with "Furst" banner with a silver star in the Arms of Reuss on the eagle's breast. Black leather body with firm stitching. Sweat leather with silk head liner. Silk liner has "M" metal monogram. Visors colored. No extra holes in body. Leather finish still bright with only minor spidering on left side of helmet body. Round base with smooth spike. Front eagle retains 90% original gilding. Reuss star and centerfield were bright silver but have darkened slightly with age. Very fine detail in Reuss device. Flat chinscales with officer Reichs and Reuss cockades. Extremely rare, highly sought after helmet. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection; The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Helmet is overall in excellent condition. Metal trim retains bright finish. Only mild discoloration to Reuss finish. Interior show minimal wear. Light tearing to silk head liner on edge. Inner back visor has separation of red paper. Frontplate firmly impressed into helmet body. Outstanding and extremely rare helmet. 51586-25 RT (7,250-9,500)