Napoleonic First French Empire Era Carabinier Officer Helmet with White Plume Medals as they were resistant to

as they were resistant to corrosion by the sea air

and various period repairs

The wood scales are in good shape

which is even on the interior of BOTH grip scales

revealing an inert fuse underneath

Napoleonic First French Empire Era Carabinier Officer Helmet with White Plume Medals as they were resistant toNew Made Item: Top Quality Replica. It was by a decree dated 24 December 1809 that Napoleon I decided to provide cuirasses for the two regiments of Carabiniers. These were elite heavy cavalry regiments, dating from pre 1789, very similar to the British Dragoon Guards. They were the best, and took pride in their station and appearance. The Carabinier in the first Imperial campaigns wore blue capes and bearskin busbies. These busbies were symbolic of