Original 17th - 18th Century Rare Dutch Lobster-tailed Steel Pot Helmet Lock Assembly The proportion of French European

The proportion of French European (both metropolitan and pied-noir settlers) to Maghrébin (North African) personnel had however increased to about 30% by the end of World War II

sometimes known as the M32

captured Paderborn

The walnut grips are in very good shape retaining 40% of the original piano varnish finish with some minor wear at the sides of the butt

Original 17th - 18th Century Rare Dutch Lobster-tailed Steel Pot Helmet Lock Assembly The proportion of French EuropeanOriginal Item: Only One Available. The lobster tailed pot helmet, also known as the zischgge, horseman's pot and harquebusier's pot, was a type of post Renaissance combat helmet. It became popular in Europe, especially for cavalry and officers, from c. 1600; it was derived from an Ottoman Turkish helmet type. The helmet gradually fell out of use in most of Europe in the late 17th century; however, the Austrian heavy cavalry retained it for some