French helmet

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Doc_Holliday

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Hi

Can anyone help me with some info on this french helmet? - and what is the value?

I have search for some french militaria dealers site but with no luck. You know some?

Thanks

Doc
 
I don't know the exact model... there were several variations from 1855 to 1912, but I think this is the French Paris Firemen's helmet. It has the badge of the Model 1855 helmet, which explains the crown. That wouldn't have been used in the Third Republic (1871-1940), but it has the exact badge on the front. It almost seems to be a mix of parts from the Dragoon helmet and the firemen's helmet, but I really don't know the helmets of this era all that well.
 
Not specialy Paris firemen helmet!
The name of the city should be mentioned in the scroll covered by the second visor(under the grenade!).
Helmets in that conditon, assuming it is not messed with (hard to tell by these pic's) can fetch up to 600€ and more when sold by dealers.

cheers
|<ris
 
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