A model 1820 helmet for a trumpeter, of the Gardes du Corps du Roi A one-piece tombac skull, sealskin turban, large sunburst plate with a Medusa-head overlay and bearing the motto "Nec pluribus impar". Silver-plated helmet crest in fine relief with a red horsehair brush. Metal chinstrap backed with velvet on lion head rosettes. Brown leather strap lining (marks of wear). Height 40 cm. Extremely high quality collector reproduction using numerous original pieces. historic, historical, 19th century, French Restauration, France, French, militaria, object, objects, ,

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