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70 - An experimental helmet for cuirassiers
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€3,500 - 4,500Sale fees
An experimental helmet for cuirassiers dating: about 1870 provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Tall, polished iron skull, with a crest embossed in the shape of a dragon, featuring a mane and tail of black horsehair. At the front, a round boss bearing the monogram of Vittorio Emanuele II. Large radiating front plate with floral motifs in the upper part, bearing a silver-plated metal eagle with spread wings and the Savoy cross on its breast. Typical scaled chinstraps with large side rosettes, each featuring a central star. Rear ornament with foliate scrollwork. Nickel silver border, fine interior with brown leather liner. This is probably an unadopted prototype or a helmet made for a historical pageant. A very similar example is known in a private Italian collection. A photograph dating from circa 1870 is also known, showing Lieutenant Mombaruzzo wearing a helmet very similar to this one.
Auction details
Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Day 1Auction house
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