A RUSSIAN IMPERIAL PARADE HELMET OF A GENERAL OF THE LIFE-GUARDS CUIRASSIER REGIMENT, 1907 PATTERN
the body decorated with gilt-brass mountings stamped with laurel leaves, the front plate applied with the Order of Saint Andrew, the base outfitted with gilt-brass chinscales, all topped by a gilt-brass flaming grenade finial, the inside lined with original red silk and white leather sweatband, 33.3 cm (13 1/8 in.)
PROVENANCE
By tradition, this helmet belonged to the regiment`s commander, Major-General Alexander Dolgorukov (1872-1948).