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ARTEFACT of WAR
DRAGOON HELMET
This cavalry headpiece was worn by a British Army officer at a battle in Germany, during the Seven Years’ War
National Army Museum
This helmet is made of metal but others of its kind are known to have been made of leather
Image: National Army Museum
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