Prussian Gardes Du Corps Helmet and Case

Description:

Prussian Gardes Du Corps Helmet and Case, c. early 20th century, brass shell with scales on the neck, cockades on each side with scaled chinstraps (one broken, but with the helmet),with detachable eagle on the top, and a spike which can also be attached, with a covered pasteboard carrying case.
Estimate $3,000-3,500

One chinstrap is broken but included, helmet is in good condition, and carrying case is in good condition with a couple of broken straps.


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