Original WWI French Model 1870 Enlisted Trooper’s Cuirassier Helmet with Horsehair Tail Fusee Spring & Cover It is also marked again

It is also marked again on the barrel

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

without ammunition you would be unable to engage the enemy at a distance and without medical supplies wounds would go untreated

it is made of finished leather with brass fittings

Some production runs of the M9 have a fuller and some do not

Original WWI French Model 1870 Enlisted Trooper’s Cuirassier Helmet with Horsehair Tail Fusee Spring & Cover It is also marked againOriginal 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