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599 - France, rare Paris fire brigade helmet, 1908 model.
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Estimate €40 - €100
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Description
France, rare Paris fire brigade helmet, 1908 model. Rare 1908 model helmet; in this year, the helmets were modified by the removal of all screws – the plate is held in place by a twist lock and the plume holder is no longer permanently fixed. Marked ‘Franck à Aubervilliers’ on the neck guard, with the serial number 224 preceded by a crossed-out digit. Beautiful plate bearing the coat of arms and motto of Paris; a small repair to the banner and the Legion of Honour missing beneath the coat of arms. Helmet cap and chin strap missing. Very good condition. France, rare 1908 Paris firefighter helmet. Rare 1908 helmet, dating from the year when helmets were redesigned without screws; the plate is secured by a rotating catch and the plume holder is no longer permanently attached. Marked ‘Franck à Aubervilliers’ on the neck guard, with service number 224 preceded by a crossed-out digit. Fine plate bearing the arms and motto of Paris; minor repair to the scroll; the Legion of Honour emblem is missing beneath the coat of arms. Liner and chinstrap missing. Very fine condition.
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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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