Helmet of the Paris mounted guard, 2nd model of the Second Empire (1860), modified in 1872, iron bomb punched: "L" and stamped: "1082", iron visor and helmet cover edged with brass ruffle; stamped brass covered crest, red horsehair marmoset, large black horsehair mane (changed); brass headband with the coat of arms of Paris, marked: "GARDE DE PARIS"; black leather chinstraps with brass wire chains forming "8's", rosettes mounted with screws; wolf tooth leather interior. Third Republic period, 1872/1876. Good condition.

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