Saxony - Lot 235

Saxony Staff officer's helmet model 1871 All fittings silver plated Sunburst plate, also silvered, with crowned Saxon arms in gilded metal at center No dents or scratches, and the bomb, visor and helmet cover have retained their original varnish, virtually new. Ribboned cockade in the Saxon style (Reichscocarde), black-white-red on the right, silver-green on the left Domed chinstrap Helmet featuring the characteristics typical of Saxony in the years leading up to WW1: -very long tip (with screw) -larger pearlring -angular peak and visor Worn, this helmet with green silk cap and kid turban has remained in excellent condition, never disassembled from the original. Very rare Expert : Mr. Alban Degrave