GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
ROYAL SAXON 100TH LIFE GRENADIER REGIMENT OFFICER'S HELMET MODEL 1897.Black fiber body helmet with all silver trim. Helmet body in excellent form with firm stitching and unique Saxon half-squared front visor trim. No extra holes in body. Fiber body made by "Depahag Patent". Interior with sweat leather and silk head liner. Visors colored. No extra holes in helmet body. Exterior finish in near perfect condition with only mild discoloration due to age. Royal Saxon silver front star with gilt Arms of Saxony in center. Silver spike, stars and all trim. Flat silver chinscales on silver rosettes with non-serrated Saxon Reichs and State cockades. Rare helmet. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III, James D. Julia, Inc., sold March 2015; The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Excellent condition. Shows only age related patina. Mint interior. 51586-19 RT (1,800-2,500)