Portugal, Gnr. A Portuguese National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana) Pickelhaube, Hold in bronzed zinc

in bronzed zinc

In steel sheet (magnetic)

enamel repair evident on the bottom arm of the DSO

and backed by a full wreath of oak leaves

bruising evident on the edge of the bottom arm of the cross

Portugal, Gnr. A Portuguese National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana) Pickelhaube, Hold in bronzed zincThis 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