German Imperial Era, Bavarian City Guard Helmet, Ca. 1850
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $450.00

Original era manufacture. An interesting helmet in the shape of the Bavarian raupenhelm, but without the large lambs wool comb. Instead, it has a silver alloy trim with a raised pintle, to which is attached a copper ball. This ball is held in place by a threaded base which fits into the pintle, with the threaded end passing through the helmet body, and being secured by a wing nut.Black leather body, with a large silver wappen with a crown and Bavarian coat of arms. On the left side is a fluted cockade displaying a letter M and crown, perhaps King Maximillian II of Bavaria 1848-1864. The blue paint on the cockade appears to be retouched. No liner remains, but otherwise the helmet appears complete. Very sound and quite ornate looking.