PARIS GUARD HELMET, 1860 model modified on August 13, 1872, Third Republic. 27812-1
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PARIS GUARD HELMET, model 1860 modified on August 13, 1872, Third Republic. 27812-1
Helmet entirely made of steel with brass fittings.
Dome stamped in two pieces, with 2 suction holes inside for ventilation.
Visor and neck guard both rimmed with a brass strip folded over the outer edge. Neck guard strip stamped with "5297".
Front brass headband embossed with a radiant sun. In the center, the arms of Paris are embossed, framed by an oak branch and a laurel branch above a ribbon bearing the inscription "FLUCTUA NEC MERGITUR". At the lower part of the headband, a cartouche bears the inscription "GARDE DE PARIS". Rear headband in plain brass but framed by a relief fillet molding.
Crest composed of two fins embossed with a decreasing series of seven oval-shaped drops, each separated by the same motif but smaller, with foliage and laurel leaves at the back; from the rear of the fin, a twisted molding escapes, rising in the upper part and falling in the lower part.
Each fin is attached to the dome by four brass screws; the mask bears an embossed laurel branch pointing upwards, fixed at the lower part by a brass screw. The covering plate is plain brass.
Ornament of the crest composed of an embossed brass finial with foliage, an embossed brass socket with laurel leaves, and a scarlet horsehair plume.
The chinstraps are made of two strong cowhide leather straps covered with black waxed morocco leather, each covered with an interlacing figure-eight chain. They are attached to the dome by a brass screw and a round brass rosette embossed with a radiant sun.
Brass plumet holder, with a slightly tapered square tube shape.
Complete interior leather liner cut into ten sections, with brass eyelets.
Black horsehair mane approximately 60 cm in length.
Total height 38 cm.
France.
Third Republic.
Very good condition, some minor dents on the crest and dome, worn liner.
Helmet entirely made of steel with brass fittings.
Dome stamped in two pieces, with 2 suction holes inside for ventilation.
Visor and neck guard both rimmed with a brass strip folded over the outer edge. Neck guard strip stamped with "5297".
Front brass headband embossed with a radiant sun. In the center, the arms of Paris are embossed, framed by an oak branch and a laurel branch above a ribbon bearing the inscription "FLUCTUA NEC MERGITUR". At the lower part of the headband, a cartouche bears the inscription "GARDE DE PARIS". Rear headband in plain brass but framed by a relief fillet molding.
Crest composed of two fins embossed with a decreasing series of seven oval-shaped drops, each separated by the same motif but smaller, with foliage and laurel leaves at the back; from the rear of the fin, a twisted molding escapes, rising in the upper part and falling in the lower part.
Each fin is attached to the dome by four brass screws; the mask bears an embossed laurel branch pointing upwards, fixed at the lower part by a brass screw. The covering plate is plain brass.
Ornament of the crest composed of an embossed brass finial with foliage, an embossed brass socket with laurel leaves, and a scarlet horsehair plume.
The chinstraps are made of two strong cowhide leather straps covered with black waxed morocco leather, each covered with an interlacing figure-eight chain. They are attached to the dome by a brass screw and a round brass rosette embossed with a radiant sun.
Brass plumet holder, with a slightly tapered square tube shape.
Complete interior leather liner cut into ten sections, with brass eyelets.
Black horsehair mane approximately 60 cm in length.
Total height 38 cm.
France.
Third Republic.
Very good condition, some minor dents on the crest and dome, worn liner.
Reference :
27812-1
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An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).