A French Cuirassier's Helmet And Breast-Plate, Late 19th Century

A French Cuirassier's Helmet And Breast-Plate
Late 19th Century
The first of regulation pattern, with bright skull and brass mounts including embossed crest with Medusa head at the front, the former with later black horsehair, the latter surmounted by a red brush, the plate embossed with a flaming grenade between laurel, chin-strap with brass scales embossed with laurel, adjustable leather liner, and red, white and blue feather plume on the left side; the second with flanged edges bordered by hooks and rivets with domed brass heads, the interior etched with Klingenthal manufactory details and 'No. 266' (2)
The first 24.5 cm. high