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Imperial Germany, Brunswick Infantry Regiment 92 enlisted ranks model 1895 pickelhaube, a well restored example with original black leather body retaining a good shape, bi-metal 'Fuerst' helmet plate complete with white metal deaths head, original brass spike, reproduction chinstrap and repainted cockades, when this helmet was reassembled the interior spike securing plate was put on the exterior under the spike base, replaced rear spine with a non-matching gilt finish, an old replaced leather liner. Very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $750
Imperial Germany, Brunswick Infantry Regiment No.92 Officers model 1891 pickelhaube, original black leather body retaining a nice rounded shape and appealing age crazing, original officers elaborate helmet plate with enamelled centre wappen, original officers spike and base, original officers brass chin scales (polished) with state and national cockades, original officers rear spine, when this helmet was put back together the interior spike retaining plate was placed on the outside under the spike base, original officers liner with some wear and light damage to the side ports. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,400
Imperial Germany, Brunswick Infantry Regiment 92 Officers model 1891 pickelhaube, original black leather body retaining original shape, possibly refinished in a gloss some time ago and now with appealing age crazing, an impressive and striking original officers helmet plate with a nicely toned deaths head centre wappen, original officers chin scales and original state and national cockades, officers spike and spike base, original front peak mount and rear spine, original officers leather liner and cream silk lining. Lining with some damage and frayed, very fine - extremely fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $4,800