HELMET OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ON HORSE, model from Maison Delpont, model 1814-1830, Restoration. 25166

HELMET OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ON HORSE, model from Maison Delpont, model 1814-1830, Restoration. 25166

Bomb, visor and neck cover in black patent leather, with all fittings in silver-plated copper.
Frontal plaque representing a large oval shield in the center of which is stapled a fleur-de-lys in gilded copper (H 5.3 cm, width 3.5 cm), this shield is surmounted by the royal crown marked at its base “DELPONT À PARIS” and framed on each side by a palm.
The base of the bomb is garnished at the front and back with an undecorated band with molded borders.
Round visor, green waxed inside, surrounded by a rush folded astride the outer edge.
Unhooked neck cover, black oilskin inside.
Chinstraps composed of: two fine leather chin straps covered with scales cut into festoons; two rosettes in the shape of a radiant sun in the center of which a small fleur-de-lis in gilded brass is attached. The chin straps end with two black silk ribbons.
Plumet holder with a square section, decreasing in shape towards the bottom.
Crest composed of two fins and a mask.
The fins, placed vertically, have the shape of a curvilinear triangle convex at its upper part which connects with the bomb through its concave base forming a scalloped edge. This rim is attached to the bomb using two silver-plated copper screws held inside the helmet by square copper nuts. The fins have a sandblasted base with the edges decorated with a molded strip lined inside with a series of triangles, all stamped in relief. The mask is embossed with a laurel branch.
Black hair caterpillar.
Inner headdress composed of a leather band topped with black canvas.

France.
Restoration.
Good condition, three scales missing from one of the chin straps, cord connecting the two chin straps changed later, hook at the base of the crest missing.