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FRENCH M1858 DRAGOON HELMET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 900.00 USD
FRENCH M1858 DRAGOON HELMET.
This helmet features a polished magnetic steel body with brass trim on the visors and a large fanciful brass comb featuring a flaming bomb on the front along with the head of Medusa. The front of the comb has a 5” red horsehair plume, and there is a lengthy black 25” horsehair tail coming out of the back of the helmet. There is a 12” red plume on the left side of the helmet as worn. The lower half of the helmet is covered with laced up calf skin, and there is a large linked chinstrap with large floral side posts. The interior visors are finished in green leather and the brown leather liner exhibits 9 tongues with eyelets at the end. CONDITION: helmet generally shows light wear, but was definitely used. The side feather plume & horsehair tail may be replaced, but are correct for the helmet. (02-19400/BF). $500-900.