Original Belgian WWI Lancer Regiment Model 1863 Tschapka without Helmet Plate ERA served as Military Consultant for

served as Military Consultant for the picture

The third pattern Brown Bess had a shorter than previously (42") barrel of 39"

White sharkskin-over-wood base skin shows only light surface wear and is divided into 3 sections by 2 ribbed gilded brass ferrules

The heavy cooling rings on the barrel are an instantly recognizable trademark

made by the well-known firm of Anton Wingen jun

Original Belgian WWI Lancer Regiment Model 1863 Tschapka without Helmet Plate ERA served as Military Consultant forOriginal Item: Only One Available. Belgian WWI Period Lancer's Regiment Model 1863 Tschapka. Black lacquered leather body and front visor with gilded trim. The top of the mortarboard is also constructed of lacquered leather. The chinchain is absent but there are ornate lion's head bosses. The cap has a red cloth lining and black leather sweatband. The tschapka body is crazed but solid. The lining is worn, but this scarce helmet is still in very good