332 | 4508 A helmet for Prussian Pioneer Battalion 10 Reserve Officers Black lacquered fiber body; front visor with green underlay, rear visor with red underlay; silver: round spike base, rear spine, spike and front visor trim; silver officer front plate of Prussian Eagle with gilt reserve cross and two battle honour banners, attached by two screw posts; gilt: stars and flat chin scales with silver rosette side posts; Imperial Officer and Prussian cockades; dark brown leather sweatband, green silk lining. Size circa 55 cm. Cf. “Buyer’s Guide for Headgear of The Imperial German Army circa 1914”, James D. Turinetti, 2015-16 edition. USA-Lot, see page 6. 314980 II € 2.100 4509 A shako for Prussian Telegraph Reserve Officers Black felt covered body with black leather front and rear visors; silver front plate of Prussian Line eagle with gilt reserve cross, attached by two loops and leather inserts (contemporary); silver bullion officer Prussian Field badge backed with black felt; gilt flat chin scale straps with silver side posts. One officer Imperial cockade, tan leather sweatband, pink silk lining; contemporary. Size circa 54 cm. Cf. “Buyer’s Guide for Headgear of The Imperial German Army circa 1914”, James D. Turinetti, 2015-16 edition, pg. 4. USA-Lot, see page 6. 315019 II € 500 4510 A helmet for Prussian Generals Black lacquered leather body (slight indentation under cross base); front visor with green underlay, rear visor with red underlay; gilt: cross spike base, stars, rear spine, fluted spike and squared front visor trim; gilt officer front plate of Prussian Guard Eagle with enamelled black eagle star in silver, attached by two screw posts; gilt rounded chin scales with rosette side posts; Imperial Officer and Prussian cockades; aged brown leather sweatband, torn cream silk lining, untouched condition, overall leather crazing. Size circa 58 cm. Cf. “Buyer’s Guide for Headgear of The Imperial German Army circa 1914”, James D. Turinetti, 2015-16 edition, pg 111. USA-Lot, see page 6. 4508 4509
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