France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 165

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Sapeurs-Pompiers helmet model 1855/72 from the SAINTE SEVERE commune (Sainte Sévère sur Indre, Dépt 36 Indre). Brass bomb surmounted by a crest embossed with a decreasing series of gadroons. Brass faceplate embossed with a flaming pomegranate encircled by olive branches and resting on crossed axes against a background of flags and mottoes on "SAPEURS POMPIERS" "DEVOUEMENT" "DE Ste SEVERE" banners. Oak-leaf embossed band around the rim. Flat brass chinstraps embossed with scales and lined with black leather, round gadrooned rosettes. Original inner headpiece, headband in black striped leather and cachou cloth. The pen-holder has been removed (trace). (Wear and tear. In its original condition, never before in a collection, inner cap missing from the cachou cloth part (nibbled by rodents?), very dusty and dirty. Fairly good condition.)