A model 1878 helmet for officers, of the "Schwere Reiter" regiments. Leather skull (probably re-lacquered). Brass mountings. Two-piece, gilded, crowned "L" emblem. Metal chinscales on lion heads. Officer's cockade. Removable spike. Leather sweatband. The silk lining is missing. Rare transition model from 1878 - 1887, worn exclusively by the two "Schwere Reiter" regiments. historic, historical, 19th century, Bavaria, Bavarian, German, Germany, Southern Germany, the South of Germany, object, objects, stills, militaria, clipping, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, helmet,

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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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