Officer's Helmet with Crest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black helmet with gold designs, shaped like a dome with a narrow top. A black horsehair plume is attached to the top. Gold bands run vertically down the helmet. A gold band encircles the base. A red fabric flap with gold dots is attached at the front, with green fabric on either side. The helmet sits on a clear stand. The background is white. Title: Officer's Helmet with Crest. Artist: unknown.