Original French 19th Century Brass Fire Helmet Shell with Horsehair Comb - Casque de Pompier Japanese Documents and Books Tank helmets were issued as

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

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

first as part of the VIII Air Support Command

Incredible totally inert original German WWII 1913 dated S-Mine complete with one pressure activated fuse that was designed to resemble blades of grass as well other accessories and parts

Original French 19th Century Brass Fire Helmet Shell with Horsehair Comb - Casque de Pompier Japanese Documents and Books Tank helmets were issued asOriginal 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