Original French WWI Model 1870 Enlisted Trooper’s Cuirassier Helmet with Horsehair Tail Lanchester SMG But what was it

But what was it

neither that designation nor the name "Mauser–Parravicino" is correct

the end pieces attached to black finished magnetic metal buttons on either side

This very nice set consists of the following 5 items:

They were officially known as TAs (or TAs T3 to avoid confusion with TAs T4 (Jagdpanzer IVs)) in their army's inventory

Original French WWI Model 1870 Enlisted Trooper’s Cuirassier Helmet with Horsehair Tail Lanchester SMG But what was itOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fine absolutely untouched example of a WWI period Model 1870 French Cuirassier Enlisted Troopers Helmet which just came out of an attic after decades of being forgotten! The helmet consists of a steel body with brass fittings, and black horsehair tail. The original leather liner, and visor linings are still intact, but show signs of wear from honest use and storage over the decades. The Helmet features a Tall Brass