September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2024
Nice example of a Model 1872 cavalry dress helmet that was cut down for M1881 regulation. Composed of a dark blue-black wool cloth pressed over a cork inner body shell. Trimmed ¼” leather visor edging with warped leather chinstrap. All brass hardware is present and firmly affixed to the helmet. Federal spread eagle plate superimposed over a set of crossed sabers with silvered 2, brass base with plume socket shaft that depicts a federal eagle, and crossed saber side buttons. The yellow branch of service horsehair plume is intact with fading. Original 1-piece Triplett and wool cords. The 2 -1/2” sweatband is present but is heavily worn with "7 - 1/8"" size tag. Green pasteboard under brims are worn. The helmet body exhibits several repairs, 1 of which appears period with black army glue. The words "REN" and "BOSTON" are carved on the pasteboard washer between the interior crown and the base of the plume holder. CONDITION: Good.
Item Dimensions: 11" X 6" X 11"