Original WWI French Model 1870 Enlisted Trooper’s Cuirassier Helmet with Horsehair Tail Fusee Spring & Cover This marking indicates issue to

This marking indicates issue to the 167th (1st Upper Alsatian) Infantry Regiment

It is also marked again on the barrel

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has correct leaf style top jaw support

The model and date information is listed on the barrel knoxform

Original WWI French Model 1870 Enlisted Trooper’s Cuirassier Helmet with Horsehair Tail Fusee Spring & Cover This marking indicates issue toOriginal 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 helmet is all original, and comes with correct red feather plume, which might possibly be a later addition. The original leather lining is intact, but shows signs of wear from honest use and storage over the