Original French 19th Century Brass Fire Helmet Shell with Horsehair Comb - Casque de Pompier 20th Century As a replacement for the

As a replacement for the German Red Cross Decoration

The wood stock showing splits

was issued in November 1978[citation needed]

and took other wartime measures

The chin strap is in great shape

Original French 19th Century Brass Fire Helmet Shell with Horsehair Comb - Casque de Pompier 20th Century As a replacement for theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine complete example of an all original French brass Casque de Pompier (fire helmet) shell, with horsehair attached to the top comb. The helmet is missing the front plate, which would have identified the area it was used in, however it still has the movable front visor with the crossed fire axes, a definitely sign it is for fire brigade use. It has a lovely rigid brass chin strap, which was most likely