Denmark - Military helmet - Antique Panserbasse Helmet

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Estimate  € 170 - € 230
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€4
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€3
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€2

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Antique Panserbasse Helmet from Denmark, original/official, made of black lacquered pressed leather with a stepped brass storm band and a front emblem bearing the Copenhagen city coat of arms, dating to the early 20th century (about 1890–1920), without an authenticity certificate.

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Panserbasse Helmet
This is an original Danish police helmet (Copenhagen) from the early 20th century.
This type of leather helmet with a distinctive black crest, brass hagerem, and a prominent front emblem was worn in the period around 1890 to 1920.
Characteristics of this helmet:
Material: The helmet shell and the crest on top are made of pressed, black-lacquered cowhide leather.
Hardware: The helmet is equipped with a ridged brass storm band (hagerem) that is mounted on the sides with rosettes.
Emblem: On the front there is the brass heraldic plate with the city coat of arms of Copenhagen (recognizable by the two lions flanking the shield and the three towers).
This specific model is known among Danish collectors and on Danish auction sites (such as DBA) also under the historical nickname "Panserbasse".

For a good general impression, see the attached photos

Shipped by registered mail

Panserbasse Helmet
This is an original Danish police helmet (Copenhagen) from the early 20th century.
This type of leather helmet with a distinctive black crest, brass hagerem, and a prominent front emblem was worn in the period around 1890 to 1920.
Characteristics of this helmet:
Material: The helmet shell and the crest on top are made of pressed, black-lacquered cowhide leather.
Hardware: The helmet is equipped with a ridged brass storm band (hagerem) that is mounted on the sides with rosettes.
Emblem: On the front there is the brass heraldic plate with the city coat of arms of Copenhagen (recognizable by the two lions flanking the shield and the three towers).
This specific model is known among Danish collectors and on Danish auction sites (such as DBA) also under the historical nickname "Panserbasse".

For a good general impression, see the attached photos

Shipped by registered mail

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Object title
Antique Panserbasse Helmet
Country of origin
Denmark
Condition
Good
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
376
Objects sold
100%
Private

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