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Fine Antique Arms and Armour from Around the World

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

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A rare cavalry officer's helmet, epoch king Victor Emmanuel II, 1870 circa

Estimate

€ 1.500 - 1.800

Sold

€ 4.000

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Kingdom of Italy
height 29.5 cm.
Silver skull (small imperfections) with fur turban (phoca vitulina, missing parts), round frieze with Savoy cross. Crest in good condition with gilt and finely chiselled brass comb featuring embossed lion's head (small dent) and olive (two small broken parts) at the base featuring the crowned monogram "VE". Large, armoured chin straps with brass plates; velvet inside. On the left side tricolour silk and threads cockade. Inside, leather sweat-band (damaged parts for use and time) and purple silk cap.