Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Folding Brass Candle Lantern by R.A. Bira Gun still retaining a lot of

still retaining a lot of the original finish

and was never seen or heard from again

custom built almost certainly for the "Royal Bodyguard"

some round velvet-like pads have been installed on the inside of the helmet

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Folding Brass Candle Lantern by R.A. Bira Gun still retaining a lot ofOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an interesting Pre WWI era brass candle lantern, which shows a very high level of construction. Constructed of stamped and bent sheet brass, this lantern has a single window to the front which is removable, with hinges on both sides and interestingly on the handle. When folded it becomes very portable. The lantern likely dates to the 1880s or 1890s. There is no candle present, but a screw at the bottom for