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Made entirely of brass. The base of the globe is edged at the front and back by a band decorated with raised moldings on both sides. The movable visor is embossed with two crossed axes linked by a ribbon and framed by laurel branches. The neck guard is encircled by a bent band straddling its outer edge. The crest, featuring wings embossed with ten godrons and a mask decorated with a flaming bomb, is topped with a black horsehair plume. Brass front plate embossed with a Gallic rooster, marked “DEVOUEMENT,” set among sprigs and bundles of flags (the tips are missing), and featuring a ribbon bearing the inscription “Sps Pompiers et Commune non attribuée.” Brass chin straps consisting of two chin pieces with rosettes: each chin piece consists of a brass plate stamped with scalloped scales in relief, and a round rosette stamped with gadroons in relief. Plume holder with a square cross-section tapering downward, featuring a clamping screw.
Very good overall condition. Helmet fully repolished and oven-baked varnished by Guesnon. Inner liner missing and chin strap laces visible in the photos.
Ref: G7DYMOHTJ5