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Posted By: Alex . Unknown helmet - 06/12/2017 07:25 PM
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

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Posted By: Jim W Re: Unknown helmet - 06/12/2017 10:56 PM
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.
Posted By: Texasuberalles Re: Unknown helmet - 06/13/2017 01:24 AM
Lots of South American items were made in France
Posted By: Alex . Re: Unknown helmet - 06/13/2017 02:58 PM
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.
Posted By: Militarynut Re: Unknown helmet - 06/14/2017 07:30 PM
hi members
my opinion that this helmet was made for only theatrical /plays etc looks great hope you agree god bless andy militarynut
Posted By: Alex . Re: Unknown helmet - 06/15/2017 02:33 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out to be the case.
Posted By: Earl (Rick) Schreiber Re: Unknown helmet - 06/15/2017 11:52 PM
I have to agree with Andy.
Posted By: Alex . Re: Unknown helmet - 06/16/2017 02:11 PM
Thanks Earl.
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