Antique French Cuirassier's Helmet, 19th century

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Late 19th century French Cuirassier's helmet which had been captured by Germans and which was incorporated with a German miner badge plate with the cipher "EL" and then used as a parade miner helmet in the city Biberach Riss. The brass skull of the helmet is with a brass crest and Medusa's head, and is with the original black horsehair tuft. Leather-backed brass chinscales with rosettes complete with its original leather lining. On the Interior of the visor attached is an oval logo which reads "J.G, Lier Biberach Riss".
MEASUREMENTS: Height: approximately 24 cm (9 ½ in).