258 - A PRUSSIAN GARDES DU CORPS OFFICER'S HELMET WITH EAGLE CREST, IMPERIAL GERMAN PERIOD, LATE 19TH – EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A PRUSSIAN GARDES DU CORPS OFFICER'S HELMET WITH EAGLE CREST, IMPERIAL GERMAN PERIOD, LATE 19TH – EARLY 20TH CENTURY A scarce officer's helmet of the elite Prussian Gardes du Corps regiment, constructed of tombac with a high polished skull, pronounced front visor, and articulated rear neck guard. The helmet is surmounted by the regiment's distinctive spread-wing eagle crest wearing a royal crown, replacing the conventional spike found on most Prussian helmets. The front is mounted with the large silvered Gardes du Corps star displaying the black Prussian eagle within a central medallion. Retaining its original officer-quality scaled chinstrap, ornate rosettes with national cockade backing, and gilt fittings. Dimensions: H: 11 1/4 in., (28.6 cm.) Condition: The helmet retains its original eagle crest, Gardes du Corps star, officer's chin scales, rosettes, and principal fittings. The tombac shell exhibits an even darkened patina with scattered oxidation, wear, and age-related surface marks. The interior leather lining is largely deteriorated with substantial losses and cracking. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.