Lot 5355

Description

Imperial Germany, Bavarian Infantry Line Officers model 1886 pickelhaube, a good lightly restored example in full parade configuration, all original black patent leather body refinished in a high gloss black with evidence of the older age crazing underneath, rear neck guard with some warping and shape distortion, original brass front peak mount and rear officers spine, officers pre-war helmet plate with a full fire gilt finish remaining, Bavarian cruciform spike base secured with replaced star studs, missing rear star replaced with a reproduction round stud, brass fluted plume holder (Haarbuschtrichter) with red horsehair parade plume, brass chin scales, original state and national cockades, officers brown leather liner, with age wear, original silk lining damaged and frayed once re-sewn to the leather liner. Very fine - Extremely fine.