Original French WWI Adrian Pattern Brass Fire Helmet Shell from Monthou-sur-Bièvre - Casque de Pompier 20th Century and the original chin strap

and the original chin strap is present

After carefully groping its way into the quickly darkening streets

fine white scripted lettering of the maker can be seen

these were intended as "Cargo Parachutes" just like were used at Arnhem in "A Bridge Too Far"

Attached to the belt is a very nice cross strap

Original French WWI Adrian Pattern Brass Fire Helmet Shell from Monthou-sur-Bièvre - Casque de Pompier 20th Century and the original chin strapOriginal 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"