RARE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL WWI SOLDIERS WINTER PAPAKHA, FUR HAT, 1914-1917
Imperial Russian WWI soldier's winter papakha lamb fur hat. In very good condition for its age, showing normal wear. It features an enlisted man's COCARDE and was used during WWI from 1914 to 1917. For reference, we have included a reproduction of this papakha in the 10th image. This is a very rare used example, making it a valuable museum item.
CONDITION: In very good condition considering its age, with no visible damage or repairs. The item has been described to the best of our knowledge. For additional information, please refer to the pictures, and feel free to contact us via email with any questions.
PROVENANCE: 1. Property from the estate of M. Fridman, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, March 20, 2012; 2. Beachwood Auctions LLC, Solon, OH, USA, December 04, 2021 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance. History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $700 - $2,000 (significantly lower than today's market price). You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a rare item for your collection, and over the years, its price will only INCREASE.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, Russian Army fur hats were sold on Live Auctioneers for $1,500 (1 year ago), $1,693 (2 years ago), $2,800 (8 years ago), and $3,900 (2 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
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WIKIPEDIA: World War I (often abbreviated as WWI or WW1), also known as the First World War or the Great War, was a global war originating in Europe that lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. Contemporaneously described as the "war to end all wars" more than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, were mobilized in one of the largest wars in history. An estimated nine million combatants and seven million civilians died as a direct result of the war, while it is also considered a contributory factor in a number of genocides and the 1918 influenza epidemic, which caused between 50 to 100 million deaths worldwide. Military losses were exacerbated by new technological and industrial developments and the tactical stalemate caused by grueling trench warfare. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history and precipitated major political changes, including the Revolutions of 1917-1923, in many of the nations involved. Unresolved rivalries at the end of the conflict contributed to the start of the Second World War about twenty years later.

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