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Tuesday 25 March 2025 e Wednesday 26 March 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A cavalry officer's helmet with monogram of King Umberto I of Italy, XIX/XX secolo

Estimate

€ 800 - 1.200

Sold

€ 2.500

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Kingdom of Italy
height 29.5 cm.
Silver skull, turban with fur replaced at a later date, gilt brass crest with embossed lion, olive at the base featuring monogram "U" under crown; frieze with star surmounted by the number "1" (Ricotti period); armoured gilt brass chin strap, velvet inside; silk and threads cockade on the left side. Inside with black leather sweat-band (signs of use and time), black silk cap marked in gold "Cav. CAPRIOLO SECONDO ERN.sto & FIGLI / CAPO ARMAIOLO CORAZZIERI / DI / S. M. IL RE / Reggimento Genova Cavalleria / Bologna", probably replaced at a later time.