Original Prussian Pre-WWI Kurassier Helmet of the Garde Du Korps with Replica Eagle & Front Wappen Plate - Circa 1871

Original Item. Only One Available. Raised in 1740 for the Prussian King Frederick the Great, the "Garde du Corps" Regiment was the bodyguard of the King of Prussia and later the Kaiser of the German Empire. Our example is circa 1900 to 1914 and consists of full Cuirass, (front and back plates), together with Crowned silver Eagle topped bronze (Tombac) helmet.

Used by the personal Guard of Kaiser Wilhelm up until the start of World War One, these are some of the most remarkable armor sets ever produced. This is an Officer's Set with enameled helmet plate and the cuirass bearing a silver plated copper central stand of arms chest badge surrounding a red central oval picked out in gold "F R" for Frederick the Great who raised the Regiment in 1740.

The helmet is made of a brass/copper alloy called "Tombac" with silvered and gilt fittings. This example has an original body, but the wappen and the eagle are replica which have been added for display. Thankfully, they are of high quality and certainly appear genuine to the naked eye. The side of the helmet under one of the chinstrap bales is stamped G.d.C.L., likely for Gardes du Corps Lieb (Life Guards). The underside of the rear trim of the helmet is stamped 56, the size, and the underside of the front trim is stamped A. KLUCKL, an incomplete maker’s stamp.

The replica eagle has some heavy breakage in the seams as shown, but look fine for display. The body also has a minor hole in the brass as shown.

Often seen in pre WW1 photographs of Kaiser Wilhelm, the Gardes du Corps Officers and other ranks never left the Kaiser's side.

This is a rare opportunity to pick up an extremely scarce helmet which has been refurbished with a replacement eagle and wappen for display. Don’t miss out!