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379 - Two firemen’s helmets with crests, of a style typically used…
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Estimate €20 - €60
Description
Two firemen’s helmets with crests, of a style typically used in Germany, Belgium and Switzerland, to be identified more precisely. The first, made entirely of non-magnetic metal painted black, bears a front badge and a letter designating the municipality. A few dents and scratches. The wolf-tooth liner and chin strap are heavily worn. The second is made of blackened boiled leather, with a crest and brass fittings. It has a leather chin strap and a wolf-tooth liner. Most likely German. Traces of a former ball at the top of the crest. Signs of wear and patina. Two crested firefighter helmets of types used notably in Germany, Belgium and Switzerland; precise identification required. The first is made entirely of non-magnetic metal, painted black, with a frontal shield and a letter identifying the municipality. Some dents and scratches. Heavily worn wolf-tooth-pattern liner and chinstrap. The second is made of blackened boiled leather, with a brass crest and fittings. Leather chinstrap and wolf-tooth-pattern liner. Most likely German. Traces of a former ball finial on the crest. Wear from use and patina.
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About the sale MILITARIA: Firefighters from around the world
Auction location
Auction time 11/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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