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Title Last model KuK dragoon officer's helmet
Nationality Austrian
Period c 1910
Sold

This, perhaps one of the most handsome of all the late period Austrian helmets, is essentially in good shape. However, some of the paintwork has been retouched and the silk lining is missing. The eagle helmet plate has been replaced with a 1st Uhlan officer's plate. The original would have had the full Hapsburg coat of arms on the eagle's chest.

The helmet plate on this piece is actually worth more than the correct one, so whoever buys this and can find the right one is going to be ahead of the game! The last comparable example I had through my hands, I sold for ?1,500 (about seven years ago). Admittedly it had its original case!

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Headdress : Austrian : 20th Century]

testimonials

Chris, got the buckle thanks and what a beauty, posted it on the forum already (war relics forum) I mod the buckle forum I have put a thanks to you on there with your site title so might drum up a bit of business for you :)

B E, UK, 13.12.2011

I recieved the medal today and I am very pleased with the quality. It is in excellent condition, both the medal and the ribbon, for an original.

M T, UK, 30.11.2006

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