Original French WWI Adrian Pattern Brass Fire Helmet Shell from Monthou-sur-Bièvre - Casque de Pompier Japanese Militaria omitted the two downward-firing guns

omitted the two downward-firing guns and added another 20 mm cannon to face upward as with the other two

We have checked the signature with known oshigata from the showa era

However further inspection showed a faint JAPAN stamped on the crossguard

Newly made item: Nice replicated leather liner (without chinstrap or rivets) for the standard Japanese WWII steel helmets on the market that are so often found rotted or missing

Original French WWI Adrian Pattern Brass Fire Helmet Shell from Monthou-sur-Bièvre - Casque de Pompier Japanese Militaria omitted the two downward-firing gunsOriginal 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"