Firefighter Helmet Model 1855, France Second Empire Period
Beautiful brass firefighter's helmet, model 1855, Second Empire period.
Superb plate featuring a crowned imperial eagle with lightning bolts on a radiant sun background. It bears a banner with the inscription: "Srs Pompiers de Magny sur Tille".
High crest decorated with gadroons.
Brass chinstraps decorated with stylized scales mounted on leather. The chinstraps are fastened at the front by a buckle.
Original leather liner.
Good overall condition. Some dents, accident to chinstrap fastening system and incomplete leather liner (see photo).
Total helmet height: 30 cm
Superb plate featuring a crowned imperial eagle with lightning bolts on a radiant sun background. It bears a banner with the inscription: "Srs Pompiers de Magny sur Tille".
High crest decorated with gadroons.
Brass chinstraps decorated with stylized scales mounted on leather. The chinstraps are fastened at the front by a buckle.
Original leather liner.
Good overall condition. Some dents, accident to chinstrap fastening system and incomplete leather liner (see photo).
Total helmet height: 30 cm
450 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Good condition
Material: Brass
Height: 30 cm
Reference (ID): 1734883
Availability: In stock
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