168

French M1825 Officers Dragoon Helmet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
French M1825 Officers Dragoon Helmet
2nd Empire tall "a la Minerve" Officers Helmet metal shell with brass fittings. Shell is in overall great condition (almost 200 years old) . Tall Cimier (Crest) of officers grade with beautiful detail topped with the typical black horsehair crest and tail that is also period to this helmet. Medusa Head and "Palmette" design are also typical to this model. A black horsehair Marmouset tops of the whole helmet and is affixed through the cimier.. The front bandeau that surrounds the whole helmet is also made of finely stamped out brass with the "pebbled" officer's design. A flaming grenade in its center surrounded by laurel and oak leaves. The chin scales are the "8" shaped chains individually mounted to round bosses. Inside officers liner is in two parts, complete and remains supple for its age. Tall Red Coq feather plume that is a later replacement.