Original Belgian Cavalry 1848 Helmet with Lion Front Plate Russian/Soviet Militaria / 1907 / F

/ 1907 / F

The three large fingers have intact pads

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SCHUMANN' and '1771' on the Lock Plate and 'J

There is a clear cartouche with British broad arrow and 1858 date

Original Belgian Cavalry 1848 Helmet with Lion Front Plate Russian/Soviet Militaria / 1907 / FOriginal Item. Only One Available. Belgium is a relatively new Country, having been totally overrun by its neighbors for Centuries, mostly the French, the Dutch and even the Spaniards. After the defeat of Emperor Napoleon in 1815, the area we now call Belgium was ceded to the Dutch by International Agreement, but not with the support of the population. In 1830 the inhabitants rebelled and took control as their own State. This was made up of various