Model 1915 Prussian Mounted Light Infantry Helmet

Description:

Model 1915 Prussian Mounted Light Infantry Helmet, c. 1916, blackened steel with visor and pointed lobster tail, spreadwing eagle plate, German silver fittings, black and white, and black and red cockades, leather chin strap, the inside of the helmet stamped "C.E. JUNCKER/1916," ht. 8, wd. 7 1/4, dp. 11 1/2 in.

Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D.
Estimate $400-600

Few dents and creases, missing spike and liner.


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