Original Prussian 6th Cuirassier Tsar Nicholas of Russia Regiment Tombac Officer Lobster Tail Helmet with Garde du Corps Wappen One-of-a-Kind as many model 1861 Rifles

as many model 1861 Rifles were

Site excavated by Malcolm Petit

Central Europe and the Rhineland campaigns though the end of the war finally being discharged as part of the 505th PIR on December 10th

The plating has just a bit of runner wear from being removed from the scabbard

These were later lacquered over by a collector to preserve them

Original Prussian 6th Cuirassier Tsar Nicholas of Russia Regiment Tombac Officer Lobster Tail Helmet with Garde du Corps Wappen One-of-a-Kind as many model 1861 RiflesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a Beautiful Model 1889 1899 Tombac Lobster Tail officers helmet with silver trim. The helmet is a 6th Cuirassier Tsar Nicholas of Russia Regiment version but the Front plate (Wappen) appears to be a Prussian Garde du Corps style wide spread wing eagle with "Suum Cuique" central sunburst. We cannot explain why this wappen is on this helmet but both wappen and helmet are original. It is possible this is simply