Helmet Plumes?

[fernando]

I have been through this issue a while back; it seems that there is a consensus in that ostrich feathers were mostly used. Some say the reason was that they are more aerodynamic (windwise). Ôthers say, in a romantic perspective, that were the ladies that offered the plumes to officers.
One easy way to acquire ostrich feathers (over here) is in shops that sell disguises for carnival and the like; you can chose colours and lengths ... and even trim them to match the dimensions of your helmet.


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