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Imperial Germany, Bavarian Engineers enlisted mens model 1907 field cap, grey wool body with black wool band and scarlet piping, original state and national cockades to the front, white cotton lining with ink stamp of maker and depot, illegible. With small amount of mothing, mainly to the piping and some light soiling to the interior, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $400
Imperial Germany, a composite parts semi restored pickelhaube, original body devoid of a helmet plate however evidence of many other plates previously holed and fitted, reproduction leather front peak and rear neck guard, reproduction brass front peak mount, rare spine and side chinstrap lugs, reproduction brass officers spike, reproduction leather chinstrap and reproduction Bavarian officers state cockades to both sides, interior with an old reproduction leather liner. Fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Imperial Germany, Bavarian NCO's model 1895 pickelhaube, a mostly reproduction example, original black leather body with reproduction leather front peak and rear neck guard, body repainted in high gloss black, with significant heavy damage with old repairs, multiple large cracks to the rear and to the top of the dome, original brass front peak mount replaced rear spine, taken from another helmet, old reproduction helmet plate, reproduction brass enlisted ranks spike with reproduction brass officer spike stem and plain cruciform base, old reproduction leather chinstrap and reproduction officer state and national cockades, original leather liner re-sewn into position, liner with heavy wear, damage and ageing. Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Imperial Germany, Bavarian Infantry enlisted ranks model 1915 pickelhaube, a restored composite parts example, original black leather body with a very good reproduction front peak, original rear peak with tears particularly up along the edge of the spine, original ersatz steel fittings with original field grey paint, helmet plate missing the cross from atop the crown, reproduction chinstrap and state and national cockades, reproduction black leather liner. Very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $500
Imperial Germany, Bavarian Infantry enlisted ranks model 1895 pickelhaube, an old restored composite parts example, original black leather body with overall age crazing to the patent finish, reproduction brass enlisted ranks helmet plate, an old reproduction brass front peak strap fitted with incorrect retaining studs, old reproduction chinstrap, missing both cockades, refitted original brass spine, with an added non-regulation backing plate to the rear, inside of the neck guard refitted with an original brass spike and old reproduction retaining studs, reproduction leather liner. Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
Imperial Germany, Bavarian Infantry enlisted ranks model 1895 pickelhaube, an old restored composite parts example, original black leather body with overall age crazing to the patent finish, reproduction brass helmet plate, original brass front peak strap, old reproduction chinstrap and reproduction state and national cockades, refitted with an old reproduction brass spike and retaining studs, reproduction spine not quite matching in colour and possibly from another helmet, original light brown leather liner with usual age, without damage, inside dome with some faint depot ink stamps. Very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $370
Imperial Germany, Bavarian Municipal Police enlisted ranks model 1895 pickelhaube, a partially restored example, repainted high gloss black leather original body with original nickel-plated fittings, Police pattern ball top spike and cruciform base with original retaining studs, large original white metal crowned 'W' helmet plate with motto, good reproduction chinstrap and reproduction cockades, black leather liner possibly an old reproduction replacement. Very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $600
Imperial Germany, Bavarian Infantry enlisted ranks model 1895 pickelhaube, good shape to the original black leather body, original brass helmet plate, rear spine, spike and retaining studs, replaced reproduction chinstrap, original repainted cockades, original leather liner although worn in good condition. Very fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $1,200
Imperial Germany, Bavarian Infantry enlisted ranks 1845 pattern 'Raupenhelm', a completely restored example, original leather body repainted in high gloss black, replaced black bear raupen top, sunburst 'M' cypher (Maximillian II 1848-64) helmet plate and side lion boss all re-gilded, repainted side cockade, old replaced black leather chinstrap, original intact black leather liner, with wear, no damage, an old restoration. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
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.
Estimate $750
SOLD $700
Imperial Germany, Bavarian Line Infantry Officers model 1891 pickelhaube, a good restored example with original black leather body repainted in a high gloss finish, retaining a good original shape and squared off Bavarian style front peak, original brass front peak mount and rear spine, old reproduction helmet plate with damage to lugs, original brass officers fluted Bavarian spike and cruciform base with a reproduction internal spike retaining plate, original officers brass chin scales with one reproduction state cockade and one original national cockade, a good reproduction leather officers liner, with a small partially repaired hole, noticeable only from the inside. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $450
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.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $3,800
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.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,300
Imperial Germany, Bavarian Infantry Reserve Officers model 1871 pickelhaube, a good example with original black leather body and all original brass fittings, black leather body with squared off front peak conforming to the Bavarian pattern in good condition with an old glossed finish with some appealing age, Bavarian pattern brass fluted officers spike with cruciform spike base secured with gilt star studs, original brass reservist officer helmet plate, original brass chin scales and original officers state and national cockades, original brass peak mount and rear spine, original light brown leather liner with light wear, reproduction white cotton lining, the inner, rounded, spike retaining plate fitted from another helmet. Very fine - extremely fine.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,400