Hi gents,
Has anyone ever seen helmet like this? It’s made in Paris but it’s not French. Also, it has Imperial Russian eagle, but I don't think it belongs here.
Thank you in advance.
Alex
The two headed eagle is usually associated with Russia as you state. I would look to see if perhaps it was Alexander II or NicholasII. It looks like a II below the eagles. It would not surprise me if the Russians ordered supplies from the French. Industrially the Russians were extremely behind the times while the Tsars ran things.
Just a guess.
Lots of South American items were made in France
Thanks. That’s right, some Russian officers use to buy their uniform in France and Germany. The eagle has the cipher of Peter III (1728 – 1762) and Russian army start using similar leather helmets only in 1844, so most likely this eagle doesn’t belong to this helmet. I will keep researching.
hi members
my opinion that this helmet was made for only theatrical /plays etc looks great hope you agree god bless andy militarynut
I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out to be the case.
I have to agree with Andy.