GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
ROYAL SAXON LINE INFANTRY OFFICER'S HELMET MODEL 1897.Black fiber body with firm stitching and unique Saxon half-squared front visor trim. Helmet body has good form and good stitching. No extra holes in body. Fiber body made by "Depahag Patent". Interior with sweat leather with silk head liner. Visors colored. All gold trim with gold star and the silver Arms of Saxony in center. Flat chinscales with non-serrated Saxon Reichs and State cockades. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection, James D. Julia, Inc., Lot 3273, sold March 2015; The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Shows only age related patina. Mint interior. Excellent condition. Interior shows use but no damage. 51586-16 RT (1,300-2,000)