Stoyles Collection of German Helmets - Prussia

Lot 5428    Session 20 (7:30pm Friday)    Stoyles Collection of German Helmets - Prussia

Estimate $400
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $450

IMPERIAL GERMANY, Prussian Kurassier Regiments (Heavy Cavalry) enlisted ranks model 1915 'Lobster tail' metalhelme, a restored once relic example, original steel body once heavily pitted and possibly painted entirely in white, extensively cleaned back and lacquered, speckled off white pattern remaining in the pitting under the lacquered finish, reproduction model 1915 leather chinstrap, no cockades, regular Prussian enlisted ranks model 1915 helmet plate with original grey ersatz painted finish, spike and base once polished steel now with overall surface rust and missing one base retaining stud, original light brown leather enlisted ranks liner in place, with heavy wear, soiling and some damage, interior of the body without obvious makers mark, white polish or paint left under the lacquers is more noticable to the underside of the front peak and neck guard. Fine.