It looks like it may have some original parts from an enlisted Cuiassier (cavalry) unit but I suspect it is probably a made up stage prop. It appears to have the original enlisted spike, but has had a fake hair plume added (the cuiassiers did not wear a plume, and if they did it would be on a trichter and not a spike). It also appears that the rear portion of helmet, the so-called "lobster tail" is missing. The front plate is pure fantasy made to look a little bit like a Garde star. It might be worth $200-$300 to someone who wants it for parts - the helmet body, spike base and chin strap rosettes look fairly good.
Ron
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If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction
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