Lot 5369

Description

Imperial Germany, Oldenburg Infantry Line Officers model 1891 pickelhaube, an old lightly restored example with original black patent leather body refinished in high gloss, with appealing age crazing, original brass front peak mount and rear spine, bi-metal reproduction helmet plate, original brass chin scales fitted with original officers state and national cockades, original brass officers spike secured by incorrect reproduction split pins, all brass fittings toned and no gilt finish remaining, original leather liner with cream silk lining. Fraying to silk lining, very fine - extremely fine.