Original WWI French Model 1870 Enlisted Trooper’s Cuirassier Helmet with Horsehair Tail Russian Navy The 42nd became the 1st

The 42nd became the 1st Battalion

Contrary to common misconception

The fins are 2

mainly on the butt plate

Original WWI French Model 1870 Enlisted Trooper’s Cuirassier Helmet with Horsehair Tail Russian Navy The 42nd became the 1stOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fine example of a WWI period Model 1870 French Cuirassier Enlisted Troopers Helmet. The helmet is comprised of a steel body with brass fittings, black horsehair tail, red horsehair tuft on marmouset. The original leather lining is intact, but shows signs of wear from honest use and storage over the decades. The Helmet features a Tall Brass Cimier with the "Medusa head" emblem to the front. Period Black horse mane