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Oct 22, 2014 - Oct 23, 2014
Prussian Leibgendarmerie Enlisted M1889 Helmet
Helmet of the personal bodyguards of the German emperor and empress with nickel steel "lobster tailed" body with unique pointed front and rear visors trimmed in tombac. Has nickel and tombac Garde star helmet plate, large size Prussian cockade with convex brass chin scales. Gilt-washed crowned eagle top parade ornament sets on an elliptical base with rivets. Interior has green leather lining on the underside of front visor, black on the rear, and leather liner. Complete with unpainted display figurine. Rare helmet of the Kaiser's elite personal guard.
Eagle has a dent in the chest and moderate age wear, one liner finger torn. The chinstrap buckle is lacking and the leather billet is a recent replacement.
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