Original French WWI Model 1870 Enlisted Trooper’s Cuirassier Helmet with Horsehair Tail German Flags The underside of the sweat

The underside of the sweat band bears multiple ink stamps for manufacturer which read FERDINAND GARNIER and is dated 1938

and some light oxidation on the bottom

hitherto rivals due to the competing claims of their respective dynasties

and West Point foundries between 1855 and 1864

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Original French WWI Model 1870 Enlisted Trooper’s Cuirassier Helmet with Horsehair Tail German Flags The underside of the sweatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a magnificent, unaltered example of a Model 1870 French Cuirassier Enlisted Trooper's Helmet from the World War I period. It has been recently discovered after spending decades hidden away in a private collection. The helmet is constructed from durable steel and adorned with exquisite brass fittings, which give it a regal appearance. A striking black horse hair tail adds to the helmet's majestic look. Despite