US, Late 19th, Early 20th Century Militia or Society Lancer Tschapka
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: $295.00

Original era manufacture. A similar helmet as our item 39710, in that it appears to be of a Militia, or perhaps a societal organization rather than a military issue piece of headgear, perhaps Polish in origin.One piece crown and mortarboard, covered in a brushed wool material in red and blue, with white cloth tape trim around the base of the mortarboard, and thinner whitecloth edging to the top.The curved visor has a one inch wide band of silver wire decoration on its leading edge, and is a bit loose at present. Thin leather sweatband with a dark green, silk-like lining material. On each side of the helmet is a large brass boss, decorated with the face of a Lion, and on the back of the helmet is a piece of black painted oilcloth trim.No other emblems or insignia are included, however there is evidence on the front of the helmet of a large insignia once being placed there.Needs some restoration done to it, but it presents a good base upon which to begin.