a silver helmet with a gold crown on it
Hôtel des ventes de DIEPPE

Estimate €320 - €350
Description
FIRE BRIGADE. A rare, modified 1933-model helmet with a leather headband, made of nickel-plated steel and worn by motorcyclists in the Paris Fire Brigade, featuring a brass plaque bearing the motto ‘Fluctuât nec Mergitur’, with an inner liner and chin strap. Motorcycle helmet from the BSPP (Paris Fire Brigade). Franck and his sons, Aubervillers. Circa 1950.
See original version (French)
About the sale A FANTASTIC AUCTION OF FURNITURE & WORKS OF ART
Auction location
Auction time 10/10/2026 at 10:30 AM
Ref. : V100652 - 4
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