Original French 2nd Empire Model 1825 Carabinier Brass and Steel Helmet With Pattern 1814 Carabinier Cuirass Set - Formerly A.A.F. Tank Museum Collection Bira Gun on 5 January

on 5 January

One of the first so-called "experimental" patterns was the Model 2

This Knuckle Knife is a period custom made knife constructed of a cast aluminum grip with a large double edged thick blade

a functional spring catch with stud release

with half going to the Department of the Columbia

Original French 2nd Empire Model 1825 Carabinier Brass and Steel Helmet With Pattern 1814 Carabinier Cuirass Set - Formerly A.A.F. Tank Museum Collection Bira Gun on 5 JanuaryOriginal Items: One Set Only. The Elite Carabiniere were part of the French Heavy Cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. After the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte following his retreat from Moscow in 1812 and his exile to the island of Elba, the French Monarchy were re instated under King Louis XVIII. Unfortunately this was short lived with Napoleon's escape from Elba and dramatic return to France in 1815. History tells us that most all of France, including