A Helmet for Curassier Troopers M 1874

Steel bell with embossed decorative brass fittings, garnet with flames in front, horsehair crest missing. In front a tule with horsehair, side rod with goose feathers (later addition), leather bib covered with brass scales. Multi-part lobed leather lining. France, last quarter of the 19th century, height approx. 30 cm. Condition 2

Steel bell with embossed decorative brass fittings, garnet with flames to front, the scapular of horsehair on the embossed decorative crest missing. In front a tule with horsehair, side rod with goose feathers (later addition), leather bib covered with brass scales. Multi-part lobed leather lining. France, last quarter of the 19th century, height approx. 30 cm. Condition 2, Steel bell, in relief decorated fittings made of brass, front m. plast. garnets a. laurel branches, richly decorated crest (black horsehair bush missing), socket with horsehair puff, curved scale chains, fasteners present. Brass plume holder, multi-lobed leather lining. France, last quarter of the 19th century, height around 30 cm. Signs of age and wear. Condition 2