November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/7/2018
Lot contains: A) Pressed black fur felt body with a polished black leather band around the lower edge of the helmet. Brass artillery side buttons, plume holder, and 6th Artillery eagle front plate, red horsehair plume and wool cords. Tan leather sweatband with W. H. Horstmann contract stamp dated 1899. B) Pressed black fur felt body with a polished black leather band around the lower edge of the helmet and black leather chin strap. Brass cavalry side buttons, plume holder, and cavalry eagle front plate, yellow horsehair plume and complete cords. Tan leather sweatband with W. H. Horstmann contract stamp dated 1899. CONDITION: Both are in excellent condition. From the Ray Bentley collection.
Item Dimensions: Each : 11" x 10 -1/2".