Lot 5353

Description

Imperial Germany, Bavarian model 1878 Shweres Reiter (Heavy Cavalry Regiments) enlisted ranks pickelhaube, an old semi restored example, original black leather body retaining a nice shape, has been repainted in a high gloss black, with some crazing and polish verdigris, original refitted brass cavalry spike on cruciform base, front peak mount and rear spine, polished brass lion head side chin scale boss to both sides, original brass chin scales, an early reproduction brass Bavarian helmet plate, replaced incorrect national enlisted ranks cockade pinned to the left side of the body above the chin scale boss, old reproduction light brown officer style leather liner with good reproduction brown silk lining. Very fine.