A Rare Mid 1800’S Ottoman-Egyptian Khedive’s “Iron Men” Bodyguard Helmet By Wilkinson & Co. Auction before leaving for war service

before leaving for war service overseas and posted to RCAF Overseas Headquarters at London

Dielschneider (SL 104266 P

73 mm x 46

the exterior lid with a gold embossed inscription of “LUFTWAFFEN-FLIEGERSCHÜTZEN-ABZEICHEN” (“LUFTWAFFE AIR GUNNER BADGE”)

A Rare Mid 1800’S Ottoman-Egyptian Khedive’s “Iron Men” Bodyguard Helmet By Wilkinson & Co. Auction before leaving for war serviceThis 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