FIRE HELMET, or TIN FIRE HELMET, Second Empire. 24503

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FIRE HELMET, or TIN FIRE HELMET, Second Empire. 24503

Tin-plated iron fire helmet coated with black varnish, consisting of a semi-spherical crown and a straight headband. Riveted visor and neck guard. Brass crest, each flap embossed with 14 flutes, mask embossed with a flaming bomb with a heart-shaped lower part. Brass embossed front badge of a flaming bomb placed on two crossed axes. Each jugular made up of a leather chin strap covered with a brass plate embossed with scalloped scales, held to the bomb by a rosette embossed with flutes.

France.
Second Empire.
Good condition, missing the chin straps and the inner lining, two holes drilled on the top of the crest for attaching a plume.

NOTE:
These helmets appeared under the July Monarchy and were still listed in suppliers' catalogs in the 1900s.

Price : 250,00 €

Destination	Envoi recommandé	Envoi Recommandé + Express
Shipping France	18,00 €	50,00 €
Shipping Europe	24,00 €	75,00 €
Shipping world	90,00 €	180,00 €

Insurance (1%) : 2,50 €

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Reference : 24503

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