Lot 5356

Description

Imperial Germany, Bavarian Field Artillery NCO's model 1886 pickelhaube, in full parade configuration, a lightly restored example, all original black patent leather body refinished in a high gloss black with evidence of the older age crazing underneath, original brass front peak mount and rear spine, officers pattern brass helmet plate dating pre 1914 with extra laurels, Bavarian artillery pattern cruciform spike base with replaced retaining studs, fluted Bavarian brass plume holder (Haarbuschtrichter) with red horsehair parade plume, NCO model 1891 brass chin scales, reproduction state and national enlisted ranks cockades, original dark brown leather liner and brown silk lining. Very fine - extremely fine.