Imperial Prussian Guard Cuirassier Regiment Helmet, Model 1862, German Empire, c. 1862–1880.
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Imperial Prussian Guard Cuirassier Regiment Helmet, Model 1862, German Empire, c. 1862–1880.

Estimate: EUR 2500.00 - 3000.00

Starting Bid: EUR 2500.00

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Description

Imperial Prussian Guard Cuirassier Regiment Helmet, Model 1862, German Empire, c 1862–1880. An impressive metal Pickelhaube (spiked helmet) of the Cuirassier regiment of the Prussian Guard Cavalry, pattern 1862. The helmet body is of polished copper alloy, with a detachable brass spike on a circular base and brass-scaled chinstraps attached with national and state cockades (black-white and red-white). Frontplate (wappen) bears the large silvered star of the Order of the Black Eagle, centered with a Prussian eagle and the motto “MIT GOTT FUR KOENIG UND VATERLAND” (With God for King and Fatherland) over “LAND 1860.” Interior retains remnants of the original leather liner. Condition: Good for age; honest wear, liner present. Dimensions: Height with spike approx. 26 cm.

Condition

Good condition.

Dimensions

Height 26 cm / 10.2 in