Prussia, Kingdom. An M1897 Kürassier Metal Helmet, Iii Squadron Of Regiment No. 7 Hold ” on a vertical pinback

” on a vertical pinback

reverse marked “STERLING” bar suspension

better than very fine condition with several tears and two punched holes

fracturing the crest of his ilium (pelvis) on July 12

if having been conferred the second-class "Independence Order

Prussia, Kingdom. An M1897 Kürassier Metal Helmet, Iii Squadron Of Regiment No. 7 Hold ” on a vertical pinback(Metalhelme). A Krassier (Heavy Cavalry) metal helmet made of nickel steel, with a rounded front peak and a three piece lobster neck guard, edged in gilt trim, featuring a tall spike constructed of white metal mounted onto a gilt neck and oval base, the base features four gilded dome heads, the front of the helmet features a gilt Prussian Line eagle, the convex chinscales are brass and secured to the helmet by M1891 posts, fitting over both National