Never really had a favorite helmet …till now….

Spiker

Spiker

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This is definitely my favorite; the impressive Belgian cuirassier. :love10: :love10: :love10:
With original liner !!! ( this is often replaced on helmets more than 150 year old)

Many thanks to James from whom I was able to buy this great piece, and also special thanks to this forum, without it, I would have never know the overseas collectors . =D> =D> =D> :salute:









 
Spiker I am glad it went to a good home, I miss it already.

I had two, and had them on each end of a book shelf, looked great.

I am so happy you like it and I will continue to enjoy the one I kept.

They are stunning to look at.

James
 
Great helmet !

This is mine.

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1843 till 1863: the cuirassiers were disbanded to form the 3rd and 4th Lancers Regiments

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V = 1st Regiment Cuirassiers
V*=2nd Regiment Cuirassiers

The numbers are the helmet size
 
It is indeed a stunning helmet to marvel at, pictures don’t really do it justice.

Also a nice one Francis ,thanks for sharing. :thumb up:

When I first held it in my hand, I was surprised about the heavy weight; I guess I was used to the weight of helmets closer to the 1900ds

John ,As Francis pointed out this helmet was in use until 1863.
 
Love them too!
I had all 3 models (the first, the second and the officers helmet and cuirrasse)over the years, but theyre spot now.... is empty...
Need to get one again , especialy this one.
 
stuka f said:
Love them too!
I had all 3 models (the first, the second and the officers helmet and cuirrasse)over the years, but theyre spot now.... is empty...
Need to get one again , especialy this one.
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"don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you got till it's gone" :(
 
What an ugly helmet you have there! Just JOKING of course :-" , it's indeed a wonderful Belgian piece of history and I like it very much :bravo:

Adler
 
:eek: You startled me there. :D

A piece of history indeed Adler, and now back in Belgium :hello1:

They gave Napoleon hell, and they were there at the cradle of Belgium when they still had Dutch soldiers I their ranks and they had to fight the Dutch when Belgium was born,
but they stayed loyal to their regiment and galloped it to battle. :greentank:
 
Thanks gents ,and I totally agree Westfront.

So decorative ,especially now that he is equipped with his plumeau.

 
Ed,

I'm sure you have a spare plume for me.... :-?

:thumb up: :thumb up: :thumb up:

Francis
 
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