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

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

1917 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel H

with a banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch

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