AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PATTERN 1808-1812 LIFE GUARD’S CUIRASSIER REGIMENT OFFICER'S HELMET. Of lacquered black leather body with lateral leather reinforced bars, high comb and brass terminal with black horse haired crest. The front with large shaped brass plate set with a silver plated and enameled star of the Order of Saint Andrew the First Called. With chambered brass chin scales and round visor with brass edging. Height 17 inches (43 cm).