France, Reign of Louis-Philippe (1830–1848). - Lot 197

Lot n° 197
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France, Reign of Louis-Philippe (1830–1848). - Lot 197
France, Reign of Louis-Philippe (1830–1848). Rare "POT EN TÊTE" helmet for an engineering sapper, Model 1838. Bare "pot en tête" helmet, made of a single piece of cast steel sheet and featuring twelve round-headed copper rivets around the rim used to secure the padding of the inner liner and the leather chin strap. Four brass rivets are missing from this example. The manufacturer’s mark is present on the lower left outer edge, reading “COULAUX Fres KLINGENTHAL,” and the serial number “114” is on the lower right outer edge. Hallmarks beneath the visor, partially legible, including a capital “C” and “13” within a square, “3” and “9,” and a final illegible hallmark. Gross weight: 4.85 kg. (Signs of wear and normal use. Fairly good condition.)
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