A Rare Mid 1800’S Ottoman-Egyptian Khedive’s “Iron Men” Bodyguard Helmet By Wilkinson & Co. Auction Archive marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei

marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “81” for Franz Reischauer

with multiple stamps and cloth tags

1896 in Berlin

The British were able to shorten their lines

and 209x259mm respectively

A Rare Mid 1800’S Ottoman-Egyptian Khedive’s “Iron Men” Bodyguard Helmet By Wilkinson & Co. Auction Archive marked on reverse with ReichszeugmeistereiThis is a rare, wonderfully preserved, and untouched example of a Khedives Body Guard Palace Guard helmet. It is handcrafted of brass and magnetic iron, with the core of the helmet being made out of plain iron, and sporting a brass topper on the crown of the helmet, complete with a crescent final, and very sharp tips. The helmet is round in shape with a beaver tail neck guard towards the rear, with brass trim around the edges. The side band is crafted