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 artillery eagle front plate, red horsehair plume. Tan leather sweatband with W. H. Horstmann 1899 contract stamp. B) Pressed black fur felt body with a polished black leather band around the lower edge of the helmet. Brass cavalry side buttons, plume holder, and cavalry eagle front plate, no plume. Tan leather sweatband with W. H. Horstmann contract stamp. C) 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. Tan leather sweatband with W. H. Horstmann contract stamp dated 1902. CONDITION: Both are in excellent condition. From the Ray Bentley collection.
Item Dimensions: Each : 11 -1/4" x 10 -1/4".