France, Fourth Republic. A Paris Police Prefecture Fire Brigade Helmet, C.1953 Hold They were sent to the

They were sent to the soldiers at the front to instill a feeling of connection with their homes and convince them to fight to protect that home

the reverse depicts a leftward facing head of Hermann Goering in high relief

bordered by a ring of red enamel

measuring 109 mm x 24 mm

The Rifles have sometimes been called upon to help quell civil disruptions in Montreal and Valleyfield

France, Fourth Republic. A Paris Police Prefecture Fire Brigade Helmet, C.1953 Hold They were sent to theAn Adrian style helmet constructed of Vulkanfiber, with a raised, aluminum comb running from front to back over the crown, featuring a metal insignia bearing the crest of la PP (Prfecture de Police Paris Police Prefecture), the interior of the helmet is stamped M 1 0 1953, with a brown leather chinstrap secured in place, measuring 22. 5 cm (w) x 27 cm (l) x 21 cm (h), and in good condition.