Portugal, Gnr. A Portuguese National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana) Pickelhaube, Hold Metal case

Metal case

1896 aboard RIMS Warren Hastings

1882 - October 16

41 x 4 4mm

The rarity and quality of this tunic must be considered extremely high and overall condition is extremely fine

Portugal, Gnr. A Portuguese National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana) Pickelhaube, Hold Metal caseThis is a very well preserved Portuguese National Republican Guard (GNR) pickelhaube style helmet, constructed of a reinforced black lacquered leather shell with bronze adornments. The helmet has leather attachments at the front and rear, serving as a visor and neck protector, respectively. The front of the helmet bears a large, richly stylized emblem composed of a central raised Portuguese coat of arms within a ribbed wheel style border, surrounded