vintage european Fire Brigade helmet , what era is it from?

[Comanche Todd]

is this vintage fire brigade helmet from the turn of the century? or could it be earlier than 1900?

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ok, thanks, it's probably 1920's German

 

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[hollowpointred]

i dont really know but my brother collects old fire related stuff. he might know. i will forward the post to him.

 

[Comanche Todd]

I think it could be pre WW1 because the shape looks similiar to the early French army helmets used during WW1, I read that the French designed the model 1915 army helmet from a firemans helmet

 

[Ant]

That helmet has a leather suspension system, I don't think that been around that long.

 

[dg39]

The medallion or button on the side could tell the origin. But I see it is an Ebay photo. Is it yours?
DG

 

[Comanche Todd]

The medallion or button on the side could tell the origin. But I see it is an Ebay photo. Is it yours?
DG

yes, it's mine, I didnt get it yet, but the medallion looks like it may be a lion's head

it could even be a policeman's helmet?

 

[rayredditch]

Definately looks French

 

[Angelo]

Here's one German?

Tony

http://www.uniquecollections.co.uk/showcat.ihtml?catid=485

Strange? Same angle on photo as the one you posted. Including the dent.

 

[Comanche Todd]

Here's one German?

Tony

http://www.uniquecollections.co.uk/showcat.ihtml?catid=485

Strange? Same angle on photo as the one you posted. Including the dent.

yes, that is the same photo, I used that photo since it's looks exactly like the helmet I bought

but some people say it might be Swiss?

 

[Angelo]

That explains it. Thought maybe someone was selling the helmet using someone else's picture. Also, did not know that you had already bought it. Nice Helmet.

Will try searching more.

Tony

 

[rayredditch]

Same type of helmet was used in variations throughout mainland Europe for many years, some had a leather flap on the rear neck piece.