RARE Model 1867/94 Uhlan Tschapka For Enlisted Ranks Last Year Production!

Description: RARE Model 1867/94 Uhlan Tschapka For Enlisted Ranks Last Year Production made in 1915! Here is your chance to pick up a rare last year production Model 1867/94 Uhlan Tschapka made in 1915. This model was followed by the Model 1915 Uhlan Tschapka at the outbreak of WWI, making this a last-year production, having been made just before the outbreak of war. Condition overall is very good. Leather surfaces show mixed signs of crazing, handling, aging, and moderate use as one would expect for a piece of headgear 110 years old (see photos). Visor is solid with minor movement due to leather shrinkage, but is securely affixed. Surfaces show signs of crazing, and there appears to be a few white specks of something on the center-left of the visor. There is also some slight discoloration in the outline of a rectangle from an old sticker (it kills me when people put stickers on old leather). This could probably be carefully covered up. The body of the helmet is solid and retains it's beautiful round shape, which is uncommon with a lot of these old leather helmets. It retains a beautiful polished look and has few, if any flaws. The rosettes, chinstrap, and cockade have been lost to time. The body of the flat top, and flat top itself show mixed signs of crazing and aging (see photos). The eagle itself is very nice, and rates at 99% with one small spot of oxidation on the wing near the beak of the eagle. Liner is plyable and in beautiful shape and retains the original drawstring chord. The size, date, and maker are all nicely represented in dark ink, with a couple of original pencil markings inside. I am unable to read the maker information. A great helmet in very good condition overall, at a very fair price - don't miss out! All items are securely packaged and shipped promptly upon receipt of payment. Thanks for looking, buy with confidence, and be sure to check out my other items for more great militaria, books, art, coins, advertising, tobacciana, and items of historical interest! Please follow us on Instagram! @desertfoxmilitaria

Price: 1950 USD

Location: Palatine Bridge, New York

End Time: 2025-01-06T01:47:15.000Z

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