Netherlands, Kingdom. A 17th Century Zischägge GTRexclude the central “First Hussars” motive

the central “First Hussars” motive is loose but still well secured to the badge

measuring 25 mm (w) x 125 mm (l)

A lot of three Wehrmacht rank insignia

This pictorial history is the ideal work of identification and reference to the collector and provides the general reader with a fascinating survey of the evolution of some of man's oldest weapons

exhibiting light wear in the corners on the bottom

Netherlands, Kingdom. A 17th Century Zischägge GTRexclude the central “First Hussars” motiveA Lobster Tailed Pot Helmet, also known as a zischgge, featuring a blackened steel shell (magnetic), a rounded skull with a multi directional comb increasing strength of the skull itself, with hand forged ring at top. Front visor with rounded crimped edging with a forward projecting peak, marked with stamped "F" and "3", with sliding nasal bar held by original screw post assembly, marked "4" and "4", The characteristic lobster tail itself is composed