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Casque De Sapeur Pompier De La Commune De Corpeau, Mle 1855, Second Empire.
All-brass helmet. Crest with fins embossed with 11 gadroons.
Front plate embossed with the imperial eagle on a sunburst background with a ribbon inscribed "S POMPIERS De CORPEAU".
Visor and helmet cover encircled by a folded rush straddling the outer edge. Chinstraps with movable scales.
Good overall condition, with traces of use and wear. I report, with small dents and non-original chinstrap fasteners, visible on photos.
France Second Empire.
Ref: CYZ9UM4Q24