Model 1845 troop cuirassier crest helmet. Steel bomb marked "137" "45" "6" and stamped "LR". Crest with medusa head surmounting a flaming grenade on the front, gadrooned on the sides, chinstrap with leather-lined curb chain, rosettes with radiating background, stamped brass pencil holder and marmoset. Navy cowhide turban with lacing at the back. Black horsehair mane and red horsehair marmoset puff. Leather inner headpiece (small accidents) and scarlet feather. A.B.E. (one crest screw changed, period crest reassembled).