Original French WWI Era Model 1872/74 Enlisted Cuirassier Trooper’s Helmet Shell with Partial Horsehair Crest and Tail U.S. Artillery The wallet itself is in

The wallet itself is in wonderful condition and features what appears to be a Japanese Type 97 “Chi-Ha” tank on one side and the Imperial Japanese Army Rising Sun crossed flags on the opposite with an applied small silver star in the middle of the poles

The wash on the front definitely shows less oxidation and is still relatively bright

and they are well marked with their official designation and specifications on the left side:

possibly in appreciation for the help he provided with his 15-pound Sharp's telescope rifle during the fighting

and in particular bridges

Original French WWI Era Model 1872/74 Enlisted Cuirassier Trooper’s Helmet Shell with Partial Horsehair Crest and Tail U.S. Artillery The wallet itself is inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a heavily worn but visually compelling original French enlisted cuirassier helmet shell of the Model 1872 74 pattern, retaining its ornate brass fittings, partial black horsehair crest and tail, and plume socket. French cuirassier helmets of this type are among the most dramatic military headdresses of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Constructed with a polished steel shell, projecting front visor,