Lot n° 114
Estimation :
200 - 300
EUR
France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 114
France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870).
Officer's helmet model 1855 for the "LA CHARITE" fire department (Charite-sur-loire - Dept. 58 Nièvre).
Brass bomb surmounted by a crest embossed with a decreasing series of gadroons, brass headband plate embossed with a crowned imperial eagle with wings spread on a Jupiter beam, crowned head, on a radiant background with motto on a banner "SAPEURS POMPIERS" "DE LA CHARITE". Brass chinstraps with flat, cut-out and scalloped scales with round rosettes. Black waxed leather inner cap with wolf's teeth. Plume holder with scarlet rooster feather plume. (Patina of age and minor wear and tear, small deformation on the rear headpiece and a bump on the front of the crest. Good condition).
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