1175 - Brass helmet, stamped on the back with “8 1871” and “9.” Sturdy leather turban covered with a band imitating panther skin, in the original regulation style. A few moth holes. Leather visor and neck guard, each edged with a folded strip of leather along the outer edge. Stamped brass crest. Brass crest ornament, complete with its black horsehair plume. Brass plume holder with a red plume and an olive-colored rear plume. Complete 1858-model chin strap. Black horsehair mane. Leather headpiece cut into a wolf’s tooth pattern. Note: slight wear and a patina on the piece. Condition I. Brass skull stamped on the back with “8 1871” and “9.” Heavy leather band covered with a strip imitating panther skin, in the original regulation pattern. A few moth holes. Leather peak and neck guard, each edged with folded metal trim along the outer edge. Embossed brass crest. Complete brass crest ornament with a black horsehair tuft. Brass plume holder with a red plume and a later pommel. Complete Model 1858 chin strap. Black horsehair mane. Leather lining cut into wolf-tooth points. Slight wear and patina on the piece. Condition I.