Probably unique test set, comprising

Probably unique test set, comprising :

- Rare test helmet of the Hundred Guards.
Steel bomb surmounted by an astonishing embossed crest in the shape of an eagle on lightning with wings spread backwards, with a rain shield formed by a series of cartridges underlined by a central net,
crowned N-shaped headband, scaled chinstrapes, daisy-shaped bosses and brass feather holder.
With its rare original feather, trial model in scarlet feather and white at the base, with silver olive.
Remains of leather inner headdress. Leather lined visor.
Original pierced bomb.

- Rare souvenir probably of test, model presented in Biarritz to the Emperor Napoleon III.
In ivory cloth edged with a 5 cm braid in passementerie decorated on the front with a large motif of "great imperial arms" on a large coat, entirely embroidered in high relief, in canetille and gold threads, velvet.
Motif in T.B.E., traces around the great imperial coat of arms.

This rare soubrevete presents "great imperial arms" very close to the model of the First Empire, without the brass trimmings for the crown and the attributes, which will be adopted later on.

Provenance of the helmet:
3rd sale Denis (St étienne), n° 438.
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