Dear All
A small grouping for a French dragon officer From 1910 into the first month of WWI.
That type of helmet was used on what were still the grand charges of the French cavalry against the invading German army until it was consider entirely inadequate, towards the end of 1914.
Best
Alex
French dragon officer helmet and képi
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Re: French dragon officer helmet and képi
Very nice.
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Re: French dragon officer helmet and képi
Just noticed it ! Those things are far too shiny. Just imagine what it would be like wearing one of those whilst charging on a bright sunny day
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True but if you look at period photos they wore cloth covers on these helmets to prevent the “shine”.
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Very cool. Is it the same Helmet which is still in use by the presidental Guard?
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True but if you look at period photos they wore cloth covers on these helmets to prevent the “shine”.
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Or were occasionally even more radical...
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True but if you look at period photos they wore cloth covers on these helmets to prevent the “shine”.
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Or were occasionally even more radical...
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Re: French dragon officer helmet and képi
Nice helmets congrats with them
Jonas
Jonas
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Great helmets and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Edwin
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Re: French dragon officer helmet and képi
Not quiet!
The Garde républicaine or Garde de Paris, bear the coat of arms of Paris instead of the grenade.
But they look quiet similar.
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Re: French dragon officer helmet and képi
Love the wartime helmet of 911car!!
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Re: French dragon officer helmet and képi
In fact: The Garde Républicaine wears the helmet with the "houpette" on top of the front edge of the "comb". "Cuirassier style". The Dragons helmet is without the houpette. The Belgian Cuirassier "Lionhead" 1843-1863 helmet has this part as well.
http://www.bertrand-malvaux.com/fr/p/19 ... lique.html
http://www.bertrand-malvaux.com/fr/p/19 ... lique.html
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