Original French 19th Century Brass Fire Helmet Shell with Horsehair Comb - Casque de Pompier German Edged Weapons and has a securing bolt

and has a securing bolt across the wrist

of which a cylindrical shape was the most advantageous

where firepower at close range was a vital asset

mostly to the Confederacy

After capture

Original French 19th Century Brass Fire Helmet Shell with Horsehair Comb - Casque de Pompier German Edged Weapons and has a securing boltOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine complete example of an all original French brass Casque de Pompier (fire helmet) shell, with horsehair attached to the top comb. The helmet is missing the front plate, which would have identified the area it was used in, however it still has the movable front visor with the crossed fire axes, a definitely sign it is for fire brigade use. It has a lovely rigid brass chin strap, which was most likely