Original German WWI Leather Fire Brigade Helmet - Tropau 40mm BOFORS Two different patrols found five

Two different patrols found five of the six guns nearby (the sixth was being fixed elsewhere) and destroyed their firing mechanisms with thermite grenades

Very Rare Original Item: Very early in its history

the weapon being 50" in overall length

He just must be

#1 Dreyfuss

Original German WWI Leather Fire Brigade Helmet - Tropau 40mm BOFORS Two different patrols found fiveOriginal Item: One Only. Turn of the century pickelhaube style leather body with brass front and rear peaks with brass trim and fittings. Lion's head side bosses. Front badge reads Freiwilliger Tropau Feuerwehr Background symbols of profession include crossed axes, ladder and ropes. Full leather lining is still intact. Circa 1890 to 1900. Condition overall is very good. This is an unusual and very attractive item. Offered in very good condition.