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I have a cuirass from Braunschweig too and a line cuirassier helmet and cuirass. And several French and British cuirasses

Yes. I will consider to sell it.

I’m on vacation at the moment, so I can’t check the cuirass for markings right now. If you’re interested, I have to come back to it later. Thomas

Like this one? Thomas

…and this one is OR? Thomas

Hi. I believe this must be an officer. Thomas

I have to admit that I don’t display them. Most of them are stored in the attic, ready to be sold, bit by bit, to anyone who is interested. My father passed away some months ago and left me a collection of more than 150 headdresses and other militaria. Mostly British. I will sell most of it...

I leave it to David and Patrick to comment on these three Kings dragoon guards (1st DG) helmets. Thomas

At the Bertrand Malvaux website it’s always referred to as Vache marine and that is not a seal. You can watch photos of Vache Marine/Sea Cow here: https://www.shutterstock.com/nb/search/vache-marine There is also an island in the Indian Ocean, Vache Marine Island/Sea Cow Island, named after the...

CASQUE D’OFFICIER DE CUIRASSIER, modèle 1858,- Second Empire. The black fur is referred to as « vache marin» in French or «sea cow» translated to English. Is that some kind of Manatee or dugong? Do anyone know?

My CASQUE D’OFFICIER DE DRAGONS, modèle 1858, Second Empire. My wife’s favorite ❤️

My Casque d’officier de cuirassier mod.1874. French helmets are magnificent. Thomas