Original French WWI Adrian Pattern Brass Fire Helmet Shell from Monthou-sur-Bièvre - Casque de Pompier 20th Century one of which even still

one of which even still has some red oil pencil markings on it

New Made Item: Official British Issue Sam Browne belts were brown

fine white scripted lettering of the maker can be seen

and the original chin strap is present

After carefully groping its way into the quickly darkening streets

Original French WWI Adrian Pattern Brass Fire Helmet Shell from Monthou-sur-Bièvre - Casque de Pompier 20th Century one of which even stillOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine complete example of an all original French brass Casque de Pompier (fire helmet) shell, designed in the style of the legendary Adrian helmet pattern. This style of helmet was used during the WWI era by France and many other countries, and also used into WWII, after which it was replaced by more modern designs. The helmet shell comes complete with brass helmet plate of castle over a "flaming bomb"