Late 1800\'s Third Republic Era French Model 1876 Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet by Alexis Godillot (1816-1893) With Plumes & Horse Hair Mane. Sn 17563 Clothing

Late 1800's Third Republic Era French Model 1876 Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet by Alexis Godillot (1816-1893) With Plumes & Horse Hair Mane. Sn 17563 17563

An original Model 1876, France, Third Republic, Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet produced by Alexis Godillot (1816-1893). The helmet has a black painted metal skull, a brass peak binding, ear to ear wreath with ignited grenade to the centre. The skull has no dents. It has a leather backed scales chin strap with buckle and ornate bosses. It has a superb Medusa head finial with 'shaving brush' plume in its original brass holder and removable red ostrich feather plume to the left side. The helmet has a plaited red horsehair falling mane. The inner rear of the helmet is stamped by the maker 'Alexi Godillot' and with faint numbers which appear to be '15 6 74 9'. The helmet has its original leather sweatband liner which has some service wear. It is approx UK size 6. The price for this impressive helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 17563

£1450