An excellent, original and very ornate 19th Century French Fire Officer’s Helmet. The helmet has the early type large brass shell & large central Ignited grenade helmet plate. It has a leather backed brass link chin strap with buckle, large Lion’s head rosette bosses and a large white metal combe with foliate decoration, mounted with stiff brush top. The front of the combe has a large white metal Gorgon’s head. The plume socket to the side has its original removable red & white feathered plume. The helmet has its original 8 tongue leather liner & is approx UK size 7. The price for this ornate piece includes UK delivery. HE 853
£695.00