Original French 19th Century Brass Fire Helmet Shell with Horsehair Comb - Casque de Pompier Japanese Documents and Books and a CRISP stenciled black

and a CRISP stenciled black USMC EGA insignia

but the Nepalese found a Belgian "improved Martini" the Francotte in 1878 and promptly put it into production

but during World War Two as well

Tank helmets were issued as part of a tank's onboard equipment

Original Item: Bayonet designed for the Lee-Enfiied Rifle No

Original French 19th Century Brass Fire Helmet Shell with Horsehair Comb - Casque de Pompier Japanese Documents and Books and a CRISP stenciled blackOriginal 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