Original French Late 19th Century Brass Fire Helmet from Émeringes - Casque de Pompier Books & Films was filled with little more

was filled with little more than stories of defeat at the hands of the Japanese forces

the Austro-Prussian War

Unfortunately the "hinge" for the lid a strip of leather that is riveted on to the flap and body has given way

This version is known as a/A (alter Art = older model)

This is a totally genuine WW1 issue set offered in very good condition

Original French Late 19th Century Brass Fire Helmet from Émeringes - Casque de Pompier Books & Films was filled with little moreOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful late 19th century French Casque de Pompiers, or Fire Brigade helmet. It has leather backed scales and ornate ear roundels. It features a high comb and wonderfully ornate helmet plate with a flaming bomb in the center, surrounded by a half laurel half oak leaf wreath. There is a "Castle" at the top, and crossed axes and other firefighter motifs in the plate. There is a baller at the bottom of the