Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 21st November 2018
Lot 312
A 19th Century Egyptian helmet of the Khedive's bodyguard
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £600
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Description
A 19th Century Egyptian helmet of the Khedive's bodyguard, tall steel skull surmounted by a crescent finial to a brass base, brass band with reeded borders, rear peak with brass rim, sliding nasal bar in the form of an arrow, leather backed chain chin straps suspended from roundels embossed with stars, mail neck guard and leather lining.