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Arms & Armor Auction

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Lewis & Grant Auctions is pleased to offer for our May 5th Premier Auction an eclectic grouping of highly desirable and extremely rare items for the most discerning collectors of any genre or area of interest. Preview available at LewisAndGrant.com.

Opening the auction is a collection of Medieval and Renaissance arms and armor, the equal to which has not been seen in the United States in over a decade. This collection features exceedingly rare, fine condition swords, rapiers, hammers, daggers, and armor, including a Continental Hand and a Half Sword (Lot 3), a fine Italian Eared Dagger (Lot 8), and an intimidating Two-Handed Broadsword (Lot 11). Also crossing the block will be a selection of exceptional Saxon Swords (Lots 12, 13) and sets of Continental Armor and Helmets (Lots 32-41). It is difficult to select lots to highlight, as the entire selection is truly superlative.

Following the early arms and armor, we are privileged to present selections from the collection of distinguished film producer John D. Schofield (Lots 116-196). Mr. Schofield served as a...
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Japanese Eboshi Kabuto

Lot # 127 (Sale Order: 126 of 325)      

12" x 12.5" x 14". Skull of lacquered iron with stitched cotton lining. 5-lame shikoro (neck guard) secured with cotton lacing. Short mabizashi (brim) with underside painted in red lacquer. Small, unadorned fukigaeshi (wings). Brass maedate (crest) of a sunburst surmounted by a silvered copper ring. **Very good condition overall. Some minor flaking of lacquer on sharp edges accompanied my minor scuffs. Liner and cords are in very good condition. A handsome piece fit for display.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
12" x 12.5" x 14". Skull of lacquered iron with stitched cotton lining. 5-lame shikoro (neck guard) secured with cotton lacing. Short mabizashi (brim) with underside pain...moreted in red lacquer. Small, unadorned fukigaeshi (wings). Brass maedate (crest) of a sunburst surmounted by a silvered copper ring. **Very good condition overall. Some minor flaking of lacquer on sharp edges accompanied my minor scuffs. Liner and cords are in very good condition. A handsome piece fit for display.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Edo Period Japanese Samurai Armor

Lot # 128 (Sale Order: 127 of 325)      

Chest measures 39.5". Lacquered iron dou (cuirass) of eight pieces with blue lace and horn toggles. Iron watagami (shoulder straps) and gattari (banner attachment) . Lacquered wood hana (nose armor) riveted to iron mempo (face armor). Accompanying the dou are two sode (shoulder armor) with matching blue, purple, and brown cotton cords and six lacquered wood kusazuri (tassets) of five lames, showing differing lame designs, though they appear to be symmetrical, the two front examples showing gilt lacquer and boar's hair trim. Set also includes a pair of tekko kote (armored sleeves) on a patterned textile backingalong with an attractive pair of haidate (thigh guards) of lacquered plates and mail attached to a brocade and doeskin backing. Also included are a pair of associated sune ate (shin guards) of red lacquered iron. The whole mounted on a yoroi bitsu (storage box). Lot includes stand at buyer's request. **Fair condition. Moderate flaking and cracking of old lacquer. Some lacquer flakes missing with iron taking on a dark color and showing some rust and pitting in exposed areas. Some tears and putting to textiles and seams as well as to edges of areas of use, though some show period repairs. Some missing plates to kusazuri. Despite the age and wear on this piece, it appears to be from honest use and displays beautifully.** **Additional condition details available upon request.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Chest measures 39.5". Lacquered iron dou (cuirass) of eight pieces with blue lace and horn toggles. Iron watagami (shoulder straps) and gattari (banner attachment) . Lacq...moreuered wood hana (nose armor) riveted to iron mempo (face armor). Accompanying the dou are two sode (shoulder armor) with matching blue, purple, and brown cotton cords and six lacquered wood kusazuri (tassets) of five lames, showing differing lame designs, though they appear to be symmetrical, the two front examples showing gilt lacquer and boar's hair trim. Set also includes a pair of tekko kote (armored sleeves) on a patterned textile backingalong with an attractive pair of haidate (thigh guards) of lacquered plates and mail attached to a brocade and doeskin backing. Also included are a pair of associated sune ate (shin guards) of red lacquered iron. The whole mounted on a yoroi bitsu (storage box). Lot includes stand at buyer's request. **Fair condition. Moderate flaking and cracking of old lacquer. Some lacquer flakes missing with iron taking on a dark color and showing some rust and pitting in exposed areas. Some tears and putting to textiles and seams as well as to edges of areas of use, though some show period repairs. Some missing plates to kusazuri. Despite the age and wear on this piece, it appears to be from honest use and displays beautifully.** **Additional condition details available upon request.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Japanese Ashigaru Helmet

Lot # 129 (Sale Order: 128 of 325)      

12" x 9". Lacquered wood construction with leather ties for liner. **Fair condition. Some chipping and loss of lacquer showing wood in exposed areas. Liner missing.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
12" x 9". Lacquered wood construction with leather ties for liner. **Fair condition. Some chipping and loss of lacquer showing wood in exposed areas. Liner missing.** Pro...morevenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Japanese Ashigaru Armor

Lot # 130 (Sale Order: 129 of 325)      

Two-piece lacquered iron do (breastplate) measures 38". Black and gold lacquer over older mon insignia. Iron watagami (shoulder straps) with horn toggles. Missing kusazuri (tassets) and lacing. Interior shows painted characters of number "17" and red lacquer four-character signature. **Fair condition as is. Some flaking and wear of lacquer with some additional light scattered oxidation and light rust in exposed areas. Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Two-piece lacquered iron do (breastplate) measures 38". Black and gold lacquer over older mon insignia. Iron watagami (shoulder straps) with horn toggles. Missing kusazur...morei (tassets) and lacing. Interior shows painted characters of number "17" and red lacquer four-character signature. **Fair condition as is. Some flaking and wear of lacquer with some additional light scattered oxidation and light rust in exposed areas. Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Set of Japanese Kusari and Sune-Ate

Lot # 131 (Sale Order: 130 of 325)      

Lot consists of one set of Japanese tekko (arm guards) and sune-ate (shin guards). Both of lacquered iron sewn to light blue textile backing. Tekko measure 23.5" x 7", sune-ate measure 11" x 4.5". **Some chipping and wear to lacquer with some plates showing total loss of lacquer. Rough dark patination in exposed areas. Some wear and fading to textiles backing with some evidence of old repairs.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Lot consists of one set of Japanese tekko (arm guards) and sune-ate (shin guards). Both of lacquered iron sewn to light blue textile backing. Tekko measure 23.5" x 7", su...morene-ate measure 11" x 4.5". **Some chipping and wear to lacquer with some plates showing total loss of lacquer. Rough dark patination in exposed areas. Some wear and fading to textiles backing with some evidence of old repairs.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Edo Period Japanese Ichimonji-Style Jingasa

Lot # 132 (Sale Order: 131 of 325)      

16.5" diameter. Wood construction with textured black lacquer top and gold-leaf mixed red lacquer interior. Rim of gold lacquer. Top shows gilt mon (crest) with gilt cruciform motif. Red cords with ring for agemaki (bow). Top shows tehen kanamono of three pieces. **Good condition overall with some minor wear and chipping to brim showing buckram primer layer. Very attractive lacquer work.** Provenance: From the Estate of John Schofield.
16.5" diameter. Wood construction with textured black lacquer top and gold-leaf mixed red lacquer interior. Rim of gold lacquer. Top shows gilt mon (crest) with gilt cruc...moreiform motif. Red cords with ring for agemaki (bow). Top shows tehen kanamono of three pieces. **Good condition overall with some minor wear and chipping to brim showing buckram primer layer. Very attractive lacquer work.** Provenance: From the Estate of John Schofield.

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Japanese Samurai Spear (Su Yari)

Lot # 133 (Sale Order: 132 of 325)      

Blade length 6" (5 sun 1 bu). 12.75" nakago (tang). Mumei (unsigned). Two Mekugi ana (peg holes). Graceful form with slim median fuller. Attached to 70" pole with faceted iron butt cap and lacquered ribbed section along with iron ferrules and inome (boar's eye) cut-outs. Includes attractive scabbard of lacquered wood with kamon. **Blade is good condition with some minor kizu including some minor hair-thin delamination. Pole shows some cracking of lacquer and looseness of ferrules.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Blade length 6" (5 sun 1 bu). 12.75" nakago (tang). Mumei (unsigned). Two Mekugi ana (peg holes). Graceful form with slim median fuller. Attached to 70" pole with faceted...more iron butt cap and lacquered ribbed section along with iron ferrules and inome (boar's eye) cut-outs. Includes attractive scabbard of lacquered wood with kamon. **Blade is good condition with some minor kizu including some minor hair-thin delamination. Pole shows some cracking of lacquer and looseness of ferrules.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Composite 19th Century French Grenadier's Bearskin Cap

Lot # 134 (Sale Order: 133 of 325)      

8.5" x 5.5" x 15". Skin construction backed with leather. Later brass front plate depicting crowned imperial eagle. Top of red wool embroidered with flaming bomb and topped with white tassel. Left side of cap shows spacer for plume. Liner of linen with sizing leather strap and buckle shows great age as does leather sweatband. Brass plate possible replaced. **Good condition overall. Some scattered patches of missing fur with brass plate showing some age and minor cleaning. Liner in good condition with sweatband showing some age from wear. Some repair stitching near top of cap.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
8.5" x 5.5" x 15". Skin construction backed with leather. Later brass front plate depicting crowned imperial eagle. Top of red wool embroidered with flaming bomb and topp...moreed with white tassel. Left side of cap shows spacer for plume. Liner of linen with sizing leather strap and buckle shows great age as does leather sweatband. Brass plate possible replaced. **Good condition overall. Some scattered patches of missing fur with brass plate showing some age and minor cleaning. Liner in good condition with sweatband showing some age from wear. Some repair stitching near top of cap.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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French 2nd Empire Dragoon Helmet

Lot # 135 (Sale Order: 134 of 325)      

Interior circumference 17". Height including plume 16". Brass skull with leather-lined skirts and nine-fingered integral sweatband/liner. Leather-backed chinscales of interlocking rings. Distinctive faux-leopard skin band with crest displaying flaming bomb and Medusa head. Black marmouset with additional red feather plume in socket. Single horsehair tail. Rear skirt marked with "L" in circle inspector marking with additional markings on rear portion of skull beneath crest. **Good condition. Some scratches and wear to skull and evidence of past cleaning. Some thinning and tears to leopard skin with additional wear to age and use to liner/sweatband. Plumes are in good condition. A very attractive and displayable piece.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Interior circumference 17". Height including plume 16". Brass skull with leather-lined skirts and nine-fingered integral sweatband/liner. Leather-backed chinscales of int...moreerlocking rings. Distinctive faux-leopard skin band with crest displaying flaming bomb and Medusa head. Black marmouset with additional red feather plume in socket. Single horsehair tail. Rear skirt marked with "L" in circle inspector marking with additional markings on rear portion of skull beneath crest. **Good condition. Some scratches and wear to skull and evidence of past cleaning. Some thinning and tears to leopard skin with additional wear to age and use to liner/sweatband. Plumes are in good condition. A very attractive and displayable piece.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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French Second Empire Chatellerault Carabinier Cuirass

Lot # 136 (Sale Order: 135 of 325)      

Steel breast and backplates of steel construction faced in brass. Breastplate mounted with additional imperial eagle over a star. Interior of breastplate marked with Chatellerault manufacture marks and September 1864 manufacture date. Both breastplates show mostly legible unit markings, but do not match. Leather shoulder straps with brass interlocking rings. **Fair condition. Steel shows a dull pewter patination with some scattered oxidation and light orange rust. Sections of brass covered by leather straps show some rust and staining. Leather straps are stiff and fragile showing some cracks and light repairs.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Steel breast and backplates of steel construction faced in brass. Breastplate mounted with additional imperial eagle over a star. Interior of breastplate marked with Chat...moreellerault manufacture marks and September 1864 manufacture date. Both breastplates show mostly legible unit markings, but do not match. Leather shoulder straps with brass interlocking rings. **Fair condition. Steel shows a dull pewter patination with some scattered oxidation and light orange rust. Sections of brass covered by leather straps show some rust and staining. Leather straps are stiff and fragile showing some cracks and light repairs.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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French Cuirassier Breastplate

Lot # 137 (Sale Order: 136 of 325)      

21.25" x 14". Heavy steel construction with brass rivets. Arsenal date and markings obscured by age, though a faint "1 L No 730I" is visible. Shoulder flanges marked with "1833" and "744/391". **Very good condition overall. Steel is bright with some minor oxidation and scratches. Breastplate liner is missing, as is common.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
21.25" x 14". Heavy steel construction with brass rivets. Arsenal date and markings obscured by age, though a faint "1 L No 730I" is visible. Shoulder flanges marked with...more "1833" and "744/391". **Very good condition overall. Steel is bright with some minor oxidation and scratches. Breastplate liner is missing, as is common.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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French Dragoon Officer's M1874 Helmet in Case

Lot # 138 (Sale Order: 137 of 325)      

Internal circumference 21", height 11.5" with plume. Steel skull with brass trim and lined visors. Seven-finger black leather liner/sweatband with gilt edges. Gild brass front plate displaying a flaming bomb surrounded by laurels. Velvet-backed officer's laurel chin scales of gilt brass. Gilt brass crest with Medusa's head, red feather plume and horsehair tail. The whole contained in a wood storage box containing a small paper crest tube marked in handwritten ink "Lieutenant d'Alincourt". **Very good condition overall. Only minor dents to skull which retains almost full polish. Gilt pieces retain nearly all of their original gilt. Liner is in excellent condition. Box shows some age. including peeling of lining and some water damage. An extremely attractive helmet overall.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Internal circumference 21", height 11.5" with plume. Steel skull with brass trim and lined visors. Seven-finger black leather liner/sweatband with gilt edges. Gild brass ...morefront plate displaying a flaming bomb surrounded by laurels. Velvet-backed officer's laurel chin scales of gilt brass. Gilt brass crest with Medusa's head, red feather plume and horsehair tail. The whole contained in a wood storage box containing a small paper crest tube marked in handwritten ink "Lieutenant d'Alincourt". **Very good condition overall. Only minor dents to skull which retains almost full polish. Gilt pieces retain nearly all of their original gilt. Liner is in excellent condition. Box shows some age. including peeling of lining and some water damage. An extremely attractive helmet overall.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Bavarian Cuirassier Armor Set

Lot # 139 (Sale Order: 138 of 325)      

Breastplate measures 20" x 21", backplate measures approx. 1" x 17.5". Steel construction with brass rivets, both sections lined in buckram trimmed with red wool. Liner attached via a twisted brass wire which is sewn to liner and attached to clips on inside of armor. Both plates show matching "A/132" mating markings and additional Bavarian proofs inclung the "GF" stamp of the Royal Rifle Factory in Amberg. Breastplate shows bullet proof. Ca. mid 19th-century. Liners marked "TEMPEL". **Very good condition overall. Steel shows scattered oxidation and rust where shoulder straps contact with rivets. Some wear and cracking to leather which retains some flexibility. Minor tears and rips to liner. A very desirable set of cuirassier armor.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Breastplate measures 20" x 21", backplate measures approx. 1" x 17.5". Steel construction with brass rivets, both sections lined in buckram trimmed with red wool. Liner a...morettached via a twisted brass wire which is sewn to liner and attached to clips on inside of armor. Both plates show matching "A/132" mating markings and additional Bavarian proofs inclung the "GF" stamp of the Royal Rifle Factory in Amberg. Breastplate shows bullet proof. Ca. mid 19th-century. Liners marked "TEMPEL". **Very good condition overall. Steel shows scattered oxidation and rust where shoulder straps contact with rivets. Some wear and cracking to leather which retains some flexibility. Minor tears and rips to liner. A very desirable set of cuirassier armor.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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French Republican Guard Cap

Lot # 140 (Sale Order: 139 of 325)      

25.25" diameter body with black wool cover and patent leather top. Brass-rimmed patent leather visor with leather band. Gold false chinstrap with flaming bomb buttons. Circumference of crown with red and gold embroidery ribbon. Brass front plate consists of Paris Coat of Arms with metal false embroidered cockade and blue and white crest. Six-fingered leather liner with mostly illegible double-stamped maker's mark. **Good condition overall. Minor wear and with some darkening of ribbon and wear to brass brim along with minor wear to edges of leather sweatband.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
25.25" diameter body with black wool cover and patent leather top. Brass-rimmed patent leather visor with leather band. Gold false chinstrap with flaming bomb buttons. Ci...morercumference of crown with red and gold embroidery ribbon. Brass front plate consists of Paris Coat of Arms with metal false embroidered cockade and blue and white crest. Six-fingered leather liner with mostly illegible double-stamped maker's mark. **Good condition overall. Minor wear and with some darkening of ribbon and wear to brass brim along with minor wear to edges of leather sweatband.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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French Chatellerault Model 1854 Heavy Cavalry (Carabinier) Saber

Lot # 141 (Sale Order: 140 of 325)      

39.5" spearpoint blade with full-length double fullers. Brass three-branch guard with wire-bound leather grip and welded steel scabbard. Knuckle-guard shows inspector acceptance stamps and "261" number while scabbard shows "1156" number. Spine marked in script with 1863 Chatellerault manufacture markings and Model 1854 designation. **Good condition overall with blade remaining bright and showing some minor oxidation. Some evidence of light cleaning on blade and guard. Grip is in good condition with all wire remaining. Scabbard has a gunmetal patination with scattered oxidation.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
39.5" spearpoint blade with full-length double fullers. Brass three-branch guard with wire-bound leather grip and welded steel scabbard. Knuckle-guard shows inspector acc...moreeptance stamps and "261" number while scabbard shows "1156" number. Spine marked in script with 1863 Chatellerault manufacture markings and Model 1854 designation. **Good condition overall with blade remaining bright and showing some minor oxidation. Some evidence of light cleaning on blade and guard. Grip is in good condition with all wire remaining. Scabbard has a gunmetal patination with scattered oxidation.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Pair of French Pommel Holsters

Lot # 142 (Sale Order: 141 of 325)      

Fine red leather construction capped with engraved gilt brass caps. Holsters topped with leather covers adorned with gilt ribbon and jaguar skin. Holsters and covers secured with leather straps and roller buckles. No visible maker's marks. **Very good condition overall. Some very minor scratching of leather with very end of one cover retaining strap missing. Some darkening of gilt ribbon and patches of missing fur from jaguar skin. A very attractive pair of holsters and would perfectly suit an Imperial French saddle or tack collection.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Fine red leather construction capped with engraved gilt brass caps. Holsters topped with leather covers adorned with gilt ribbon and jaguar skin. Holsters and covers secu...morered with leather straps and roller buckles. No visible maker's marks. **Very good condition overall. Some very minor scratching of leather with very end of one cover retaining strap missing. Some darkening of gilt ribbon and patches of missing fur from jaguar skin. A very attractive pair of holsters and would perfectly suit an Imperial French saddle or tack collection.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Pair of French Pommel Holsters

Lot # 143 (Sale Order: 142 of 325)      

Attractive red leather construction with holsters terminating in brass caps showing detailed line engraving. Covers of gilt ribbon and jaguar skin bordered with twisted metal wire. **Very good condition overall with some minor scratches to leather and wear of trim on edges. Some insect damage on red fabric backing of ribbon. Some fading of red cloth backing. A very well made pair of holsters.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Attractive red leather construction with holsters terminating in brass caps showing detailed line engraving. Covers of gilt ribbon and jaguar skin bordered with twisted m...moreetal wire. **Very good condition overall with some minor scratches to leather and wear of trim on edges. Some insect damage on red fabric backing of ribbon. Some fading of red cloth backing. A very well made pair of holsters.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Austrian Grenadier's Bearskin Cap

Lot # 144 (Sale Order: 143 of 325)      

23" internal circumference, height: 15". Leather visor and rear skirt with leather chinstrap secured by a roller buckle. Brass front plate of Austrian coat of arms, possibly a reproduction. Bullion and wool cockade with yellow wool and white tape backing. Polished cotton lining with remnants of what was likely the maker's label. 19th Century. **Very good condition overall. Minor loss of hair with good knap remaining. Leather in good condition with minor wear and age. Some darkening of brass. A very rarely encountered item for sale in America.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
23" internal circumference, height: 15". Leather visor and rear skirt with leather chinstrap secured by a roller buckle. Brass front plate of Austrian coat of arms, possi...morebly a reproduction. Bullion and wool cockade with yellow wool and white tape backing. Polished cotton lining with remnants of what was likely the maker's label. 19th Century. **Very good condition overall. Minor loss of hair with good knap remaining. Leather in good condition with minor wear and age. Some darkening of brass. A very rarely encountered item for sale in America.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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19th Century Austrian Cuirassier Helmet

Lot # 145 (Sale Order: 144 of 325)      

Ca. first half of the 19th Century. Stiffened leather construction with brass-trimmed visor showing green-painted underside. Gilt fittings consisting of a cast brass crest depicting a lion and snake along with lion chinstrap bolsters and leather-backed chinstrap scales. Front plate shows "F.I" markings for Kaiser Franz I. von Österreich (r. 1804 - 1835). Wool caterpillar crest. Eight-finger leather lining of leather with rawhide sizing tie. Fittings attached via non-ferrous screws and hexagonal nuts. *Fine condition overall, some tarnishing and darkening of brass fittings with some evidence of re-painting on interior. A very striking and attractive piece for the advanced European militaria collector.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Ca. first half of the 19th Century. Stiffened leather construction with brass-trimmed visor showing green-painted underside. Gilt fittings consisting of a cast brass cres...moret depicting a lion and snake along with lion chinstrap bolsters and leather-backed chinstrap scales. Front plate shows "F.I" markings for Kaiser Franz I. von Österreich (r. 1804 - 1835). Wool caterpillar crest. Eight-finger leather lining of leather with rawhide sizing tie. Fittings attached via non-ferrous screws and hexagonal nuts. *Fine condition overall, some tarnishing and darkening of brass fittings with some evidence of re-painting on interior. A very striking and attractive piece for the advanced European militaria collector.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Rare Austrian Officer's Shako with Case

Lot # 146 (Sale Order: 145 of 325)      

8.75" x 6.5" x 5". Leather and stiffened felt construction with leather sweatband and silk liner. Patent leather top with bullion lace and brim. Gilt double-eagle front plate with gilt brass chin chain terminating in lion's heads. Interior shows maker's label of Wilhelm Skarda of Vienna. Also includes leather case and oilcloth rain cover. Interior of case includes handwritten label attributing the whole to a "Friedrich Werner". **Fine condition overall. Minimal wear with some minor dulling of bullion. Oilcloth cover in fine condition with case showing scratching and wear consistent with age and use. A very attractive example of a type of headgear not often encountered in America.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
8.75" x 6.5" x 5". Leather and stiffened felt construction with leather sweatband and silk liner. Patent leather top with bullion lace and brim. Gilt double-eagle front p...morelate with gilt brass chin chain terminating in lion's heads. Interior shows maker's label of Wilhelm Skarda of Vienna. Also includes leather case and oilcloth rain cover. Interior of case includes handwritten label attributing the whole to a "Friedrich Werner". **Fine condition overall. Minimal wear with some minor dulling of bullion. Oilcloth cover in fine condition with case showing scratching and wear consistent with age and use. A very attractive example of a type of headgear not often encountered in America.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Early 20th Century Prussian Hussar Busby

Lot # 147 (Sale Order: 146 of 325)      

20" internal circumference, 15.5" tall with plume. Stiffened body with nine-finger integral liner/sweatband. Top of buckram-backed leather with leather-backed convex chin scales. Winged-pin secured silver-plated Totenkopf (death's head) with leather key-secured ribbon showing "MIT GOTT FUR KONIG UND VATERLAND" (With God for Country and Fatherland). Red wool kolpak secured by clips. Bullion cockade with bristle plume. **Good condition overall. Body of cap shows some very minor wear. Skull and ribbon show some darkening and patination from age with cockade showing additional wear and dulling of bullion. Moderate wear to plume. May be a composite piece.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
20" internal circumference, 15.5" tall with plume. Stiffened body with nine-finger integral liner/sweatband. Top of buckram-backed leather with leather-backed convex chin...more scales. Winged-pin secured silver-plated Totenkopf (death's head) with leather key-secured ribbon showing "MIT GOTT FUR KONIG UND VATERLAND" (With God for Country and Fatherland). Red wool kolpak secured by clips. Bullion cockade with bristle plume. **Good condition overall. Body of cap shows some very minor wear. Skull and ribbon show some darkening and patination from age with cockade showing additional wear and dulling of bullion. Moderate wear to plume. May be a composite piece.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Imperial Prussian Garde du Crops Parade Armor

Lot # 148 (Sale Order: 147 of 325)      

Breastplate measures 22" x 24". Steel construction with rolled edges. Trimmed with red cord. Backplate attached via leather-backed brass scales. Breastplate adorned with German silver panoplies of arms and ribband showing "1712" and "1912" with "FR" cypher and monogram of Wilhelm II. **Fair condition. Black paint shows some scratching and minor chipping with some evidence of repainting. Some dulling of brass with one strap showing some evidence of repair.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Breastplate measures 22" x 24". Steel construction with rolled edges. Trimmed with red cord. Backplate attached via leather-backed brass scales. Breastplate adorned with ...moreGerman silver panoplies of arms and ribband showing "1712" and "1912" with "FR" cypher and monogram of Wilhelm II. **Fair condition. Black paint shows some scratching and minor chipping with some evidence of repainting. Some dulling of brass with one strap showing some evidence of repair.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Rare Prussian 1st Foot Guards Grenadier Mitre

Lot # 149 (Sale Order: 148 of 325)      

Internal circumference 21", height 14". Yellow wool body with white tape over reinforced frame. Leather liner/sweatband with label showing "Gefreiter" (Corporal), "Uhlig" and "9 Komp.1. Garde=Rgt. f.j." unit markings. Well-detailed silver-plated band with scales, flaming bombs, and banners. Front plate silver plated en suite with Prissian eagle, "PRO GLORIA ET PATRIA" banner of the 3rd (Fusilier) Battalion, and stylized "FJ". Plate further adorned with panoplies of arms en suite with band. Replaed pompom. Worn by the elite grenadiers of 18th century armies, this incarnation of the grenadier mitre was introduced to the Prussian Army in 1894, when Kaiser Wilhelm authorized a new style cap for the Foot Guard regiments of the Prussian Army. These caps were copies of those worn by the Guards Regiment (No 15) under Friedrich the Great. This example, worn by the 3rd Battalion of the Foot Guards Regiment was taken from Friedrich the Great's 35th Grenadier Regiment. **Very good condition overall. Minimal wear and fading to body with no visible insect damage. Silver plate is in very good condition showing some desirable untouched tarnishing. Liner shows some wear and creasing from age but is intact with a good interior label. A very good example of this rare piece of headgear.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Internal circumference 21", height 14". Yellow wool body with white tape over reinforced frame. Leather liner/sweatband with label showing "Gefreiter" (Corporal), "Uhlig"...more and "9 Komp.1. Garde=Rgt. f.j." unit markings. Well-detailed silver-plated band with scales, flaming bombs, and banners. Front plate silver plated en suite with Prissian eagle, "PRO GLORIA ET PATRIA" banner of the 3rd (Fusilier) Battalion, and stylized "FJ". Plate further adorned with panoplies of arms en suite with band. Replaed pompom. Worn by the elite grenadiers of 18th century armies, this incarnation of the grenadier mitre was introduced to the Prussian Army in 1894, when Kaiser Wilhelm authorized a new style cap for the Foot Guard regiments of the Prussian Army. These caps were copies of those worn by the Guards Regiment (No 15) under Friedrich the Great. This example, worn by the 3rd Battalion of the Foot Guards Regiment was taken from Friedrich the Great's 35th Grenadier Regiment. **Very good condition overall. Minimal wear and fading to body with no visible insect damage. Silver plate is in very good condition showing some desirable untouched tarnishing. Liner shows some wear and creasing from age but is intact with a good interior label. A very good example of this rare piece of headgear.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Rare Bavarian Model 1845 Cuirassier Helmet

Lot # 150 (Sale Order: 149 of 325)      

Internal circumference 18", height 14.5" including crest. Steel skull with brass trim and rivets. Leather-backed chin scales with lion's head terminals, left side showing Bavarian cockade. Brass crest with crown over "M" monogram of Maximilian II (r. 1848-1864). Black horsehair crest. Leather integral sweatband with nine-finger liner. **Very good condition. Skull shows a moderate gunmetal patination with some attractive oxidation. Brass shows some evidence of cleaning and polishing. Leather liner shows some light to moderate wear but remains pliable. One rivet on neck guard replaced. Parts appear to be original. A good example of this rare helmet.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.
Internal circumference 18", height 14.5" including crest. Steel skull with brass trim and rivets. Leather-backed chin scales with lion's head terminals, left side showing...more Bavarian cockade. Brass crest with crown over "M" monogram of Maximilian II (r. 1848-1864). Black horsehair crest. Leather integral sweatband with nine-finger liner. **Very good condition. Skull shows a moderate gunmetal patination with some attractive oxidation. Brass shows some evidence of cleaning and polishing. Leather liner shows some light to moderate wear but remains pliable. One rivet on neck guard replaced. Parts appear to be original. A good example of this rare helmet.** Provenance: From the Collection of John Schofield.

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Bavarian Mounted Officer's Pickelhaube with Case

Lot # 151 (Sale Order: 150 of 325)      

1897 pattern with leather skill and squared front and rear visors. Gilt convex chin scales with rounded lugs and officer's pattern cockades. Gilt brass plate with cruciform spike base secured by star-shaped screws. Non-fluted spike with black hair plume. Comes in lined leather case. Typical two-piece skullcap liner with integral sweatband. **Fine condition overall with some minor dimming of gilt and wear to leather. Some replaced fasteners on interior. Case shows some staining to lining and scuffs to finish. A very nice example overall.**
1897 pattern with leather skill and squared front and rear visors. Gilt convex chin scales with rounded lugs and officer's pattern cockades. Gilt brass plate with crucifo...morerm spike base secured by star-shaped screws. Non-fluted spike with black hair plume. Comes in lined leather case. Typical two-piece skullcap liner with integral sweatband. **Fine condition overall with some minor dimming of gilt and wear to leather. Some replaced fasteners on interior. Case shows some staining to lining and scuffs to finish. A very nice example overall.**

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