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Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria

Friday 16 December 2022, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A very rare helmet and cartridge box for a musician of the Civic Guard

Estimate

€ 1.500 - 2.500

Sold

€ 4.500

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

dating: about 1860 provenance: Papal States, Boiled leather skull, brass front badge depicting a shell-guard marked 'PIO IX' surmounted by pierced brass lyre on a white metal bezel, all surmounted by a papal tiara above crossed keys. The tip complete with orange and white horsehair; leather chin-straps lined with velvet (defects) and armored with brass scales, a two-color metal cockade on left side. With sweat-band inside, missing cap. Together with a rare leather cartridge box with brass mounts, complete with leather bandoleer with shield featuring tiaras, keys and brass mounts. height 35.5 cm.

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