CHAMPIGNEULLES FIREFIGHTERS HELMET, type 1855, modified 1872, Third Republic. 27239-2
Entirely in brass, crest stamped with 11 gadroons, plaque stamped in relief with a shield stamped with a flaming pyre and surmounted by a city crown, all framed by an oak branch and a laurel branch with crossed axes and ribbon bearing the inscription “Srs POMPIERS DE CHAMPIGNEULLES”. Visor and neck cover surrounded by a folded brass bangle astride the outer edge. Chinstraps composed of a soft leather chin strap covered in black leather covered with a series of decreasing scales cut alternately into two and three festoons, with round-shaped rosettes stamped with circular moldings. Model originally lacking a feather holder.
France.
Third Republic.
Bad condition, dents and accidents, missing interior cover, tin spray repairs.
Reference :
27239-2