France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). 1855 model officer's helmet - Lot 154

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France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). 1855 model officer's helmet - Lot 154
France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). 1855 model officer's helmet for the "LA CHARITE" fire department (Charité-sur-Loire - Dept. 58 Nièvre). Brass shell topped by a crest embossed with a decreasing series of gadroons, brass headband plate embossed with a crowned imperial eagle with outstretched wings 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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