^Lot 3516 FRENCH M1845 DRAGOON HELMET.

This helmet has a brass body with a large brass comb featuring a Medusa head on the front with a flaming bomb. The plume in the front is black with the original holder. The bearskin & crest of the comb are missing. The rear of the helmet is stamped "249 9E. DR. 42". There is a leopard skin wrap around the base of the helmet that tapers from 3" to 4" in the front. The 2 side bosses are present that support the link chain chinstrap. The left side has a small plume holder with no plume present. The interior of the brass visors is lined with leather, and the sweatband/liner is also leather. The inside rim of the rear visor appears to be stamped "REDUS" in script. CONDITION: helmet generally shows light to moderate wear and displays exceptionally well. There are minor shallow dents throughout. The interior liner is quite dry and has losses. (02-20126/BF). $800-1,400.