Original French WWI Model 1870 Enlisted Trooper’s Cuirassier Helmet with Horsehair Tail Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. A fine absolutely untouched example of a WWI period Model 1870 French Cuirassier Enlisted Trooper’s Helmet which just came out of an attic after decades of being forgotten! The helmet consists of a steel body with brass fittings, and black horsehair tail. The original leather liner, and visor linings are still intact, but show signs of wear from honest use and storage over the decades.

The Helmet features a Tall Brass Cimier with the “Medusa head” emblem to the front. Period Black horse mane on top and back of the helmet. It appears that one of the small screws that attach the horsehair to the cimier appears to have been period replaced toward the back, which does not detract from the outward appearance of the helmet at all.

The Helmet “bandeau” is the French Grenade surrounded by laurel leaves. Both original chinscales remain attached to the helmet and even has the original leather strap which affixed both sides together!

The helmet most likely dates from the First World War. The helmet does exhibit some slight wear to the exterior, with browned oxidation throughout on the exterior. The brass fittings have mellowed to a very pleasing patinaed coloration as well. It is a stunning looking helmet and is original in every way. This could be cleaned up slightly if one so desired, but we figured we would offer the helmet in “as found” untouched condition.

Whether it be from the Franco/Prussian War of 1870-71 period or the Great War of 1914/1918. Ready for display!