French cuirassier’s armor, circa 1620
from Hermann Historica
Cuirassier’s armor, French Second Empire, mid 19th century.
from Helios Auctions
Cuirass does not match the model 1872 dragoon helmet.
Cuirassier’s armor, French Second Empire, mid 19th century.
from Helios Auctions
Cuirass does not match the model 1872 dragoon helmet.
HELMET OF GENERAL DIVISION OF CUIRASSIERS, MODEL 1872
3RD REPUBLIC
French Cuirassier’s armor Mle1825 for troopers of Charles X’s Royal Guard
Note the personal arms of the Bourbon royal family, featuring both France and Navarre.
French Cuirassier’s armor Mle1825 for troopers of Charles X’s Royal Guard
Note the personal arms of the Bourbon royal family, featuring both France and Navarre.
When might you guess this picture was taken? These are combat-ready French cavalry soldiers in 1914.
Note the Berthier carbine of the specific cuirassier model, featuring a combless stock with a soft leather butt pad.
When might you guess this picture was taken? These are combat-ready French cavalry soldiers in 1914.
Note the Berthier carbine of the specific cuirassier model, featuring a combless stock with a soft leather butt pad.