Belgian haubes/headgear wanted

[stuka f]

Hey guy's, if you ever pass by any Belgian headgear, please let me know.
Looking for any kind of 19th and early 20 century headgear; police, firefighter, customs, etc...even civilian services.

 

[Schiavona13]

Love the helmets wih the lion on top . Holland had also a model like that

 

[kaiser]

First time to see one of these keep us posted if you find one of those rare birds

That is a funny thing to look at

Jonas

 

[stuka f]

Got the original die which was used to made the lion crest! That is as close as I can get to the original one so far...
One of the die's can be seen here, in front is a copy of the crest.

 

[Khukri]

:thumb up:

 

[stuka f]

I was quiet lucky last week, a guy I used to know but lost track, reappeared and got me this;

 

[stuka f]

Sorry about the double picture of the front plate...

 

[richesz28]

Does anyone know of a reference book (or website) that details Belgian headgear? Very hard to find information or even photos.

 

[Sandmann]

I only know the 2 Books from „militaria.at“, named „The belgium Army in WW1“
Vol. 1 (Uniforms and equipments)
https://militaria.at/Book.aspx?book=9506574&Language=de
Vol. 2 (Weapons)
https://militaria.at/Book.aspx?book=2332000&Language=de

 

[stuka f]

Still active! ;-)

 

[Khukri]

Kris,
Nice helmet!
Antwerpen/Antwerp?
In French...
Pre 1815-Boni era?
Rgds,
Francis

 

[stuka f]

Hey Francis,
thanks!
It says Sapeurs Pompiers de la ville d'Anvers. In French.
Flemish on Flemish/Belgian governmental services only appeared (far!) after WWI.
The transitional period was in the two languages.
For example; the Leopold orde (medal) that had his motto only in French before 1952.
My guess for this helmet is 1850/1880.

 

[Khukri]

Thank you Kris!

 

[stuka f]

My pleasure! ;-)