Hungary, Kingdom. A Royal Hungarian Police Officer's Helmet, c.1910 GTRexclude the body measuring 348 mm

the body measuring 348 mm in length

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT UND TREUE” (“FOR BRAVERY AND LOYALTY”)

which will ever be held in proud remembrance

stitched in place on black wool via gray threading

Hungary, Kingdom. A Royal Hungarian Police Officer's Helmet, c.1910 GTRexclude the body measuring 348 mmA rare yet extremely well preserved example featuring a black lacquered leather bell (craquelure, exhibiting very minor wear) with brass fittings, Die stamped Hungarian coat of arms mounted on front, ventilated tip. The brass edged chin strap on crown rosettes. Woven pink silk lining with light beige leather headband, original black painted chin strap, extremely fine and difficult to find a better example. Accompanied by original black cotton