Pavlovsky Life Guard Miter WWI Imperial Russian

A grenadier’s mitre for the Pavlovsky Life Guard Regiment. Pompom on helmet indicates the reign of Nicholas II. Imperial eagle plate is stamped, ribbon and St. Andrew’s star are separate from plate and each other, with the star showing a multi-piece construction with use of enamel. Pompom is silver bullion thread, has the red and orange fabric backing of the Romanovs under Nicholas’ monogram, and is on a wooden base. The interior lining is made of a ribbed cloth, which is ink stamped with either a manufacturer’s stamp or a later Soviet era museum stamp. The star and ribbon are pinned to the plate, and the back of the plate has an etched ‘5,’ likely an armorer’s mark. Non-fluorescing. Interior of lining is 22 inches. | This lot has a reserve. Excellent condition.