Original French WWI Adrian Pattern Brass Fire Helmet from Rueil Area Thompson SMG Compared with the more durable

Compared with the more durable and cheap new chemical fiber materials

to operate and no good supply system to keep them running

It has faint ink stamps present on top

Translated phrases include patriotic slogans

Solingen is today called the "City of Blades" today

Original French WWI Adrian Pattern Brass Fire Helmet from Rueil Area Thompson SMG Compared with the more durableOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine complete example of an all original French brass fire helmet designed in the style of the legendary Adrian helmet pattern that was eventually replaced at the end of WW2. Complete with brass helmet plate of castle with flaming bomb in shield surrounded by oak leaf branches beneath a scroll banner that reads SAPEUR POMPIERS DE RUEIL. This translates to "Firefighters from Rueil." The liner is a quality