Hussar troop helmet, 1910 model described in 1913, Third Republic. 27780
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Hussar Helmet, 1910 model described in 1913, Third Republic. 27780
One-piece polished steel helmet. It is perforated at the top with five suction cup holes, the interior of the helmet is black lacquered. Stamped on the back with size "54" and the manufacturer "B. FRANCK ET SES FILS À AUBERVILLIERS" and "A".
Visor made of steel sheet metal edged with a brass strip 0.8 cm wide placed on the outer edge. The underside of the visor is green lacquered.
The neck guard is identical to the visor with its black lacquered interior.
Brass headband stamped with a radiant sun on a sandblasted background, H 6.5 cm. In the center, a five-pointed star, diameter 4 cm, is attached.
Each chin strap consists of 13 copper scales cut alternatively with three or two scallops, decreasing in width from the top scale, which is 2.4 cm, to the last one, which is only 1.7 cm. The right strap is fitted at its end with a small copper plate riveted to which a buckle also made of copper is attached. At the end of the left strap, there is a similar plate with a copper D buckle adorned with a black varnished calf leather chinstrap, partially missing. The top scale of each strap is covered with a circular copper rosette, diameter 3.9 cm, with three raised edges.
Brass crest consisting of two fins, a mask, and a cover.
The fins are stamped with palmettes and a fillet on their upper edge; the lower part forms a scalloped edge adorned with water leaves, attached to the helmet with two screws, all stamped in relief. H of the fins 6.5 cm.
A tin plate joins the upper edges of the fins fixing their spacing.
The mask is stamped with a relief head of Medusa. The cover, also stamped, represents the continuation of Medusa's hair with intertwined serpents (length 9 cm).
Black horsehair mane, approximately 60 cm long.
Brass plume holder, tubular in shape with a square section, slightly decreasing towards the bottom, H 3.5 cm.
Black waxed leather interior lining cut into six pointed shapes.
France.
Third Republic.
Very good condition.
**NOTE ON THE HELMETS OF CHASSEURS À CHEVAL AND HUSSAR HELMETS, 1910 model:**
After numerous attempts at headgear, this model was chosen as the standard model. Its introduction would be slow and interrupted by the Great War. It was adopted in 1910, but it was not until September 22, 1913, that its description was published in the official military bulletin.
On April 27, 1910, "La France Militaire" learns that the lightened dragon helmet "is being tested in a regiment of chasseurs à cheval – either the 17th or 18th in Lunéville – and in the 6th, a regiment of hussards in Commency."
In April 1911, the 5th regiment of chasseurs à cheval in Châlons took part in autumn maneuvers wearing the 1910 model helmet.
However, after its introduction, this helmet remained stored in clothing stores as part of the war collection. While eight chasseur regiments received it after the beginning of hostilities in 1914, only the 5th regiment was wearing it upon mobilization. The 1911 trial report concludes that the helmet was considered the ideal headgear for light cavalry. Budget credits of 66,444 francs in 1913, and later 140,000 francs in 1914, were allocated for distribution to seventeen light cavalry regiments, but it would take a year of war for twelve of them to finally receive the helmets starting from June 1915 (possibly thirteen regiments, including the 3rd hussars, although there is no written proof, period photos confirm it).
This helmet never became standard for light cavalry officers before the war, as evidenced by the absence of its description in the April 1914 edition of the official military bulletin, which retained the shako as standard headgear. After the outbreak of hostilities, the helmets issued to officers were of the enlisted type, as per the ministerial decision of November 24, 1914.
On April 22, 1914, the Minister of War announced the availability of 3,800 chasseur helmets and 1,880 hussar helmets: "These supplies will allow distributing the helmets to five chasseur regiments, four squadrons or three regiments with six squadrons, and two hussar regiments with four squadrons, while also constituting a reserve of helmets in the depots of the concerned units for equipping reinforcements." The text adds that "the 1st, 5th, 13th (noted with a question mark in pencil), 15th, and 20th chasseurs were already equipped with the helmet. The introduction of the helmets will make a significant number of shakos available, as highlighted by the minister to General Joffre."
Helmet distribution continued during the summer in strict compliance with the April details: 2nd and 4th hussars on June 10, 14th chasseurs on June 23, 10th chasseurs on July 15 (received on July 10, 1915), 13th chasseurs on July 16, 17th and 18th chasseurs on July 31. The 8th hussar regiment was the only one in its branch to receive the 1910 model helmet before August 1914. The 15th chasseur regiment received the helmet on March 11, 1915.
The 1st hussar regiment was equipped with the helmet to replace the shakos in line with a decision on October 3, 1915, as noted in the official military journal. However, this likely referred to the Adrian helmet.
One-piece polished steel helmet. It is perforated at the top with five suction cup holes, the interior of the helmet is black lacquered. Stamped on the back with size "54" and the manufacturer "B. FRANCK ET SES FILS À AUBERVILLIERS" and "A".
Visor made of steel sheet metal edged with a brass strip 0.8 cm wide placed on the outer edge. The underside of the visor is green lacquered.
The neck guard is identical to the visor with its black lacquered interior.
Brass headband stamped with a radiant sun on a sandblasted background, H 6.5 cm. In the center, a five-pointed star, diameter 4 cm, is attached.
Each chin strap consists of 13 copper scales cut alternatively with three or two scallops, decreasing in width from the top scale, which is 2.4 cm, to the last one, which is only 1.7 cm. The right strap is fitted at its end with a small copper plate riveted to which a buckle also made of copper is attached. At the end of the left strap, there is a similar plate with a copper D buckle adorned with a black varnished calf leather chinstrap, partially missing. The top scale of each strap is covered with a circular copper rosette, diameter 3.9 cm, with three raised edges.
Brass crest consisting of two fins, a mask, and a cover.
The fins are stamped with palmettes and a fillet on their upper edge; the lower part forms a scalloped edge adorned with water leaves, attached to the helmet with two screws, all stamped in relief. H of the fins 6.5 cm.
A tin plate joins the upper edges of the fins fixing their spacing.
The mask is stamped with a relief head of Medusa. The cover, also stamped, represents the continuation of Medusa's hair with intertwined serpents (length 9 cm).
Black horsehair mane, approximately 60 cm long.
Brass plume holder, tubular in shape with a square section, slightly decreasing towards the bottom, H 3.5 cm.
Black waxed leather interior lining cut into six pointed shapes.
France.
Third Republic.
Very good condition.
**NOTE ON THE HELMETS OF CHASSEURS À CHEVAL AND HUSSAR HELMETS, 1910 model:**
After numerous attempts at headgear, this model was chosen as the standard model. Its introduction would be slow and interrupted by the Great War. It was adopted in 1910, but it was not until September 22, 1913, that its description was published in the official military bulletin.
On April 27, 1910, "La France Militaire" learns that the lightened dragon helmet "is being tested in a regiment of chasseurs à cheval – either the 17th or 18th in Lunéville – and in the 6th, a regiment of hussards in Commency."
In April 1911, the 5th regiment of chasseurs à cheval in Châlons took part in autumn maneuvers wearing the 1910 model helmet.
However, after its introduction, this helmet remained stored in clothing stores as part of the war collection. While eight chasseur regiments received it after the beginning of hostilities in 1914, only the 5th regiment was wearing it upon mobilization. The 1911 trial report concludes that the helmet was considered the ideal headgear for light cavalry. Budget credits of 66,444 francs in 1913, and later 140,000 francs in 1914, were allocated for distribution to seventeen light cavalry regiments, but it would take a year of war for twelve of them to finally receive the helmets starting from June 1915 (possibly thirteen regiments, including the 3rd hussars, although there is no written proof, period photos confirm it).
This helmet never became standard for light cavalry officers before the war, as evidenced by the absence of its description in the April 1914 edition of the official military bulletin, which retained the shako as standard headgear. After the outbreak of hostilities, the helmets issued to officers were of the enlisted type, as per the ministerial decision of November 24, 1914.
On April 22, 1914, the Minister of War announced the availability of 3,800 chasseur helmets and 1,880 hussar helmets: "These supplies will allow distributing the helmets to five chasseur regiments, four squadrons or three regiments with six squadrons, and two hussar regiments with four squadrons, while also constituting a reserve of helmets in the depots of the concerned units for equipping reinforcements." The text adds that "the 1st, 5th, 13th (noted with a question mark in pencil), 15th, and 20th chasseurs were already equipped with the helmet. The introduction of the helmets will make a significant number of shakos available, as highlighted by the minister to General Joffre."
Helmet distribution continued during the summer in strict compliance with the April details: 2nd and 4th hussars on June 10, 14th chasseurs on June 23, 10th chasseurs on July 15 (received on July 10, 1915), 13th chasseurs on July 16, 17th and 18th chasseurs on July 31. The 8th hussar regiment was the only one in its branch to receive the 1910 model helmet before August 1914. The 15th chasseur regiment received the helmet on March 11, 1915.
The 1st hussar regiment was equipped with the helmet to replace the shakos in line with a decision on October 3, 1915, as noted in the official military journal. However, this likely referred to the Adrian helmet.
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