FIREFIGHTERS HELMET FROM THE FAÏENCERIE DE DIGOIN, type 1855, modified 1872, Third Republic. 27239-3
Entirely in brass, crest stamped with 11 gadroons, plaque stamped in relief with a shield stamped with a flaming bomb surmounted by a city crown, all framed by an oak branch and a laurel branch with axes crossed and ribbon bearing the inscription “FAÏENCERIE DE DIGOIN”. 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. Square section feather holder. Inner cap in black waxed leather cut with nine wolf teeth.
France.
Third Republic.
Fairly good condition, helmet to be cleaned.
Reference :
27239-3