WW1 Era French Model 1882 Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet By G. Helbronner With Ostrich Feather Plume & Horse Hair Mane. Sn 9970 Clothing

WW1 Era French Model 1882 Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet By G. Helbronner With Ostrich Feather Plume & Horse Hair Mane. Sn 9970 9970

An excellent original WW1 Era French Model 1882 Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet. The helmet has a white metal skull, brass peak binding, ear to ear wreath with grenade to the centre. The white metal of the skull has some tarnishing to small areas consistent with age. It has leather backed brass scales chin strap and large bosses. The rear of the helmet is marked by the manufacturer 'G. Helbronner' together with number '59' and small ' Star with letter C'. It has a superb Medusa head finial and removable red Ostrich feather plume to the left side. It also has a plaited black horse hair falling mane. The helmet is complete with cloth liner which is undamaged and has just the service wear to be expected. It is approx UK size 6 ½. The price for this impressive helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 9970

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