SA0208 PRUSSIAN GARDE -DU KORPS HELMET GERMAN EMPIRE 1740

PRUSSIAN GARDE -DU KORPS HELMET GERMAN EMPIRE 1740
This helmet has been used by Prussian Gardede-Du Korps Headdress of the
Imperial German EMPIRE , from 1740. An brass eagle on top and brass badge plate
in front, which has been crafted uniquely. The chin scale is made up of brass and
liner is of very high quality. A high quality material has been used to make this
masterpiece. This is an exact copy of an original helmet.Raised in 1740 for the
Prussian King Frederick the Great, the “Garde du Corps” Regiment was the
bodyguard of the King of Prussia and later the Kaiser of the German Empire. Our
example is circa 1900 to 1914 and consists of full Cuirass, (front and back plates),
together with Crowned silver Eagle topped bronze (Tombac) helmet.Used by the
personal Guard of Kaiser Wilhelm up until the start of World War One, these are
some of the most remarkable armor sets ever produced. This is an Officer’s Set
with enameled helmet plate and the cuirass bearing a silver plated copper central
stand of arms chest badge surrounding a red central oval picked out in gold “F R”
for Frederick the Great who raised the Regiment in 1740.The helmet is made of a
brass/copper alloy called “Tombac” with silvered and gilt fittings. The spread eagle
silvered crest wears a gilt crown.