French Sapeurs-pompiers Helmet

This French Sapeurs-pompiers helmet is designed in the style of the legendary Adrian helmet pattern was a combat helmet issued to the French Army during World War One. They were eventually replaced at the end of WW2 with a more supportive and protective style.   The helmet is missing a front plate which would have had a castle with flaming bomb in shield surrounded by oak leaf branches and beneath a scroll banner that reads SAPEUR POMPIERS L'HOTELLERE.  
Object no :
RI_DC_0000410
Collection :
Helmets
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
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Dimensions :
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Materials :
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Location :
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Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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