A Rare Mid 1800’S Ottoman-Egyptian Khedive’s “Iron Men” Bodyguard Helmet By Wilkinson & Co. United Republic of 11 Headquarters in Victoria

11 Headquarters in Victoria

maker marked "DRAGO PARIS" and number impressed "178541" on the reverse

Army Long Service Medal for 4 Years (in silvered steel)

a Freikorps pin

marked "RZM 1053/38" (WKC

A Rare Mid 1800’S Ottoman-Egyptian Khedive’s “Iron Men” Bodyguard Helmet By Wilkinson & Co. United Republic of 11 Headquarters in VictoriaThis 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