Description
The Flügel Adjutants for Reuss wore two forms of helmets based on the Prussian Dragoon style. One had a helmet plate featuring a silver Guard Eagle with a gold eight-pointed star on its chest, surrounded by a gold laurel wreath and the word “FUERST” on the motto banner. This was worn by the Flügel Adjutant to the Older Reuss Prince. The other had a similar plate with a silver eagle and a silver eight-pointed star on its chest, but with a gold Reuss coat of arms and laurel wreath on the star. This was worn by the Flügel Adjutant to the Younger Reuss Prince.
The helmet being offered is for the Flügel Adjutant to the Younger Reuss Prince, and it is in excellent condition, with a high gloss body, a well-preserved eagle frosting, and a flawless interior. It is a rare and valuable addition to any helmet collection.
Flügel Adjutants were military officers who served as aides-de-camp to high-ranking military officers or heads of state. In the case of the Reuss family, the Flügel Adjutants served as personal aides to the reigning Princes of the German states of Reuss. These officers were responsible for carrying out various duties, including relaying messages, attending to the prince’s personal needs, and organizing various ceremonial events.
The Reuss family was one of the oldest and most distinguished noble families in Germany, with a lineage that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The family ruled over two separate states, Reuss-Gera and Reuss-Greiz, until the abolition of the German monarchies in 1918.
The Flügel Adjutants for the Reuss family were typically outfitted in distinctive uniforms and were often given special ceremonial roles. As noted in the product description, these officers wore helmets that were based on the Prussian Dragoon style of helmet, with silver metal fittings and distinctive helmet plates featuring the Reuss coat of arms and other symbols of the family’s power and prestige.
