FIREFIGHTERS HELMET, type 1855, modified 1872, Third Republic. 27239-4
Entirely in brass, crest stamped with 11 gadroons, plaque stamped in relief with a shield stamped with a flaming bomb, all framed by an oak branch and a laurel branch with crossed axes and ribbon bearing the inscription “Srs FIREFIGHTERS”. Visor and neck cover surrounded by a folded brass bangle astride the outer edge. Chinstraps composed of a leather chin strap covered with a one-piece plate stamped in the shape of scalloped scales and molded circular rosettes. Square section feather holder. Inner cap in black waxed leather cut with nine wolf teeth.
France.
Third Republic.
Good condition, to be cleaned.
Reference :
27239-4