Trumpet Helmet Of The Paris Horse Republican Guard, Model 1876, France Cavalery

Beautiful trumpet helmet of the Paris  Horse Republican Guards.
This is a rare early model -- adopted in 1876 -- which dates from the very beginning of the French Third Republic.
It is stamped on the back with the manufacturer's stamp "A. Godillot", identifying an early manufacture between 1876 and 1885. After 1885, the French government awarded the contract for the manufacture of this helmet to Franck Fils Company. Also, the soldiers' service numbers are stamped on the back.

The helmet, visor and neck cover are made of nickel-plated steel.
The brass headband features the blazon of the city of Paris.
The crest, also in brass, features a mask and is decorated on the sides with gadroons, palmettes and water leaves. It is topped with scarlet horsehair.

The helmet is complete with its chinstraps and sports a rare and beautiful red mane identifying a musicien helmet.
Original black leather linner.

All original parts and in very good overall condition. Some wear of time to the liner. Dry leather.
Sold with a later scarlet feather plume.
Total front helmet height (excluding mane and plume): 33 cm.
Mane length:75 cm approx.