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Lol, probably trying to make one of these puppies, but ran out of parts.

I feel for him as well and reserved comment until now. The helmet camo paint is not war period done by any means (IMO). I'm curious as to where he found supporters of it being authentic period painted. Obviously, the opinions of people can be less discerning, or with a vested interest, or...

I’ve used the car (vehicle) bake method with much success. Sealed jumbo ziplock or garment bag in a vehicle parked in the sun. When ambient temp in the bag gets up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, all it takes is thirty minutes, go longer or a couple of hours to make sure. If anything is active it...

Spectacular!

Wonderful, a find to be proud of! Sounds like it was destined to find it’s way to you, congratulations.

Here are a few photos of the helmets in use in WWI, typically covered, and an impressive painting. Photos and caption from here on the internet - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_cavalry_during_World_War_I Dragoons bringing back German prisoners on August 24, 1914. Police duties were then...

Thanks for your comments, much appreciated.

Thanks for commenting, much appreciated.

Thanks for the additional information, it is very much appreciated! I was aware of the difference between the various calvary units and their roles, but your comments on the helmet construction clarify quite a bit and are very most appreciated. Plume color information has been elusive for me, so...

Thanks John, I appreciate your comments. Regards, John

Welcome aboard Michael! With your collection direction of the last few years, I figured you would be here eventually. An Outstanding collection! Fantastically displayed. Regards, John

Have a couple of those myself. Even altered, in that particular scabbard, it’s desirable. Provenance, if any would add to the value.

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Thanks for your comments, much appreciated.

I would imagine due to the mythical powers of Medusa to freeze their enemy or turn them to stone, but just a guess.

Yes, a Medusa head. Thanks for your interests and comments.

Thanks for your comments, it's a learning curve for me as well.

Thanks Steve, I much appreciate your comments.

A French Dragoon Officers Helmet 1874. These were used in the early stages of WWI, and like Pickelhaubes they were used with covers to hide their reflective properties. This particular model has the leather covering on the front and back "bills" instead of green paint which I believe indicates...