Early 20th century French mounted gendarme's helmet, brass with nickel-silver mountings, broad band embossed with fused grenade, high comb with the face of the gorgon Medusa at the peak and with a black horse hair crest, plume socket at the left, leather-backed nickel-silver chin scales with lion mask mounts.
£300
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Condition Grade: 1 - Excellent: A lot in excellent condition with no damage (this item could be used or new).2 - Good: A lot in good condition, possibly with slight wear commensurate with age or minor restoration.3 - Fair/Good: A lot in fairly good condition but possibly with some wear, damage or restoration.4 - Fair: A lot likely in need of some restoration or not in working order.5 - Poor: A lot with heavy wear or damage and not fit for purpose, in need of full restoration or to be broken for parts.0 - N/A: 3 - Fair/Good: A lot in fairly good condition but possibly with some wear, damage or restoration.Lacking liner. Minor bumps and dints consistent with age and use. Headband present with wear to the leather edging. Leather belt connecting chin straps may not be original.
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