18th Century Prussian Grenadier Miter Helmet w/Pom-Pom PRO GLORIA ET PATRIA

Description

18th Century Prussian Grenadier Miter Helmet PRO GLORIA ET
PATRIA
Up for consideration is an authentic rare Prussian Grenadier Miter Helmet circa 1896. This Prussian Grenadier Miter Helmet is from the Third Battalion of the Guard Regiment of Foot for enlisted ranks. The Prussian eagle is holding a sword in its right talon and lightning bolts/arrows in its left talon. The banner atop the eagle displays the Prussian motto "PRO GLORIA ET PATRIA" - "For Glory and Fatherland".
This helmet has the soft yellow wool liner complete with inner leather support. Beautiful ornate metal detailing surround the entire helmet and actually has the top pom-pom (often missing). There is no chin strap (according to research, the Third Battalion miters possibly never used the chin strap).
The patina is appropriate and consistent with age, handling and storage. There is only one very small hole in the upper portion of the wool (see pictures). Measures approximately 11 ¼” (without pom-pom), 13 ½” (with pom-pom) in height and a head opening circumference of approximately 25” (8” diameter).
The only provenance I can attest to as to the original owner’s family facts. This item has been in one family since the early 1950’s. The current owner received the miter from her mother who was originally from Belgium. Not much more information is known by the current owner (whom I’m listing this for).
The following information was obtained via the internet:
Grenadiers were the elite soldiers who were originally a specialized assault group for siege operations, first established with a distinct rule in the mid-to-late 17th century. Grenadiers were soldiers who threw grenades and stormed breaches leading the forefront of such a breakthrough. Five regiments of the Prussian Guard were designated as guard grenadiers and there were an additional fourteen regiments among the line infantry of the German empire. The miter cap, whether in stiffened cloth or metal, became the distinguishing feature of the grenadier in the armies of Britain, Russia, Prussia, and most of the German states during the 18th century. By 1914, the miter survived in three regiments of the Prussian and Russian Imperial Guards. In the case of Prussia it was the First, Second, and Third Battalions of the Regiment of Foot.
**Please examine the photos closely. The photos are of the exact item up for bid in this auction**