Original French 1st Empire Napoleonic Model 1810 Other Ranks Cuirassier Helmet dated 1812 - As Found German Artwork & Posters This red tunic has blue

This red tunic has blue facings

In just two years the future of the Army's "rifle of the future" was in doubt when another Ordnance board was established to develop a new more powerful and longer range cartridge

All complete

with all cans having some degree of denting and rust

The blade is still quite sharp on the top and bottom edge

Original French 1st Empire Napoleonic Model 1810 Other Ranks Cuirassier Helmet dated 1812 - As Found German Artwork & Posters This red tunic has blueOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a remarkable find, out of the wood work and offered just as it has been found. This is an Other Ranks, (Regular Trooper not an Officer's) steel and brass Cavalry helmet from Napoleon Bonaparte's heavy cavalry, known as "CUIRASSIERS". The steel dome is very clearly dated on the right rear with the date 1812 under V, and is also marked on the other side rear with its serial number 563. The helmet bowl is sound and