OFFICER'S CUIRASSIER HELMET, model 1858, Second Empire. 30161
OFFICER'S CUIRASSIER HELMET, model 1858, Second Empire. 30161
Helmet made of copper plated with silver, with a gutter at the base of the helmet typical of the 1858 model with a simple round rim. The depth of the helmet is approximately 10 cm from the base of the gutter. Turban made of sturdy leather covered with a band of original navy cowhide, H-shaped on the sides 6 cm. Lacing at the back with ten eyelets. Visor (width 5 cm) and neck guard in copper plated silver, both bordered by a folded copper rim along the outer edge, lined with black waxed leather.
Crest made of stamped and gilded brass, consisting of a mask (width 4.2 cm) stamped with a flaming bomb surmounted by a relief head of Medusa with a crown of laurel and oak branches above it, attached to the helmet with a gilded brass screw; two fins (max height 11.5 cm) embossed with a decreasing series of eight flutes framed by beads, acanthus leaves, and florets, and in the upper part with a series of laurel leaves; the bottom part is folded outward and decorated with acanthus leaves, each fin is attached to the helmet with four gilded brass screws; cover plate embossed with a decorative motif resembling a plaited mane. Crest ornament in brass consisting of an olive decorated with palmettes (height 3 cm), a socket with laurel branches (height 3 cm) and palmettes, the base of which is adorned with a small serrated disc, and a scarlet horsehair pompom (height 5.5 cm). Black horsehair crest measuring 60 cm. Gilded brass plume holder decorated with laurel branches, height 4.6 cm.
Chin scales from the 1845 model; mounted on an iron chin strap covered in black velvet, adorned with a sequence of 19 guilloche gilded brass intertwined figure-eight rings. The two widest rings are a single piece with a round rosette stamped with a radiant sun, the rosette is attached to the helmet with a guilloche gilded brass screw, rosette diameter 6 cm.
Interior lining made of black waxy sheepskin cut into nine sections.
Total height of the helmet 36 cm.
Scarlet cock feathers plume mounted on a whalebone stem ending with an iron spring. Apparent height of the feathers 20 cm, total height 26 cm.
France.
Second Empire.
Very good condition, some wear on the band leather, helmet possibly re-drilled during the period, likely due to a repair as is often the case.
Helmet made of copper plated with silver, with a gutter at the base of the helmet typical of the 1858 model with a simple round rim. The depth of the helmet is approximately 10 cm from the base of the gutter. Turban made of sturdy leather covered with a band of original navy cowhide, H-shaped on the sides 6 cm. Lacing at the back with ten eyelets. Visor (width 5 cm) and neck guard in copper plated silver, both bordered by a folded copper rim along the outer edge, lined with black waxed leather.
Crest made of stamped and gilded brass, consisting of a mask (width 4.2 cm) stamped with a flaming bomb surmounted by a relief head of Medusa with a crown of laurel and oak branches above it, attached to the helmet with a gilded brass screw; two fins (max height 11.5 cm) embossed with a decreasing series of eight flutes framed by beads, acanthus leaves, and florets, and in the upper part with a series of laurel leaves; the bottom part is folded outward and decorated with acanthus leaves, each fin is attached to the helmet with four gilded brass screws; cover plate embossed with a decorative motif resembling a plaited mane. Crest ornament in brass consisting of an olive decorated with palmettes (height 3 cm), a socket with laurel branches (height 3 cm) and palmettes, the base of which is adorned with a small serrated disc, and a scarlet horsehair pompom (height 5.5 cm). Black horsehair crest measuring 60 cm. Gilded brass plume holder decorated with laurel branches, height 4.6 cm.
Chin scales from the 1845 model; mounted on an iron chin strap covered in black velvet, adorned with a sequence of 19 guilloche gilded brass intertwined figure-eight rings. The two widest rings are a single piece with a round rosette stamped with a radiant sun, the rosette is attached to the helmet with a guilloche gilded brass screw, rosette diameter 6 cm.
Interior lining made of black waxy sheepskin cut into nine sections.
Total height of the helmet 36 cm.
Scarlet cock feathers plume mounted on a whalebone stem ending with an iron spring. Apparent height of the feathers 20 cm, total height 26 cm.
France.
Second Empire.
Very good condition, some wear on the band leather, helmet possibly re-drilled during the period, likely due to a repair as is often the case.
Price :
3 000,00 €
| Destination | Envoi recommandé | Envoi Recommandé + Express |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping France | 24,00 € | 70,00 € |
| Shipping Europe | 35,00 € | 90,00 € |
| Shipping world | 70,00 € | 200,00 € |
Insurance (1%) :
30,00 €
Reference :
30161
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