Edgar Clin

Militaria Auction (1946-Present)

Summer helmet of the Prefecture of Paris

Very rare helmet of the 'colonial' or 'tropical' type used by the traffic units of the Prefecture of Paris between 1957 and 1960 during heat waves.

Among the little-known details about it: the manufacturer would be LUM (Luchaire à Messsei)

This helmet is surrounded by legends: an unverified claim states that these helmets were offered by the police of the Principality of Monaco to the traffic companies of the Prefecture of Paris on the occasion of the summer of 53 or 54. I have found no confirmation…

Regardless of this legend, the use of this helmet is known…
The existing specimens are rare.

Casque d'été de la Préfecture de Paris  

Très rare casque type "colonial" ou "tropical" utilisé par les unités de la circulation de la Préfecture de Paris entre 1957 et 1960 lors des périodes de canicule.

Parmi les renseignements rares à son sujet : le fabricant serait LUM (Luchaire à Messsei)

Ce casque est entouré de légendes : une information non vérifiée prétend que ces casques auraient été offerts par la police de la Principauté de Monaco aux compagnies de circulation de la Préfecture de Paris à l'occasion de l'été 53 ou 54.
Je n'ai trouvé aucune confirmation …

Indépendamment de cette légende l'utilisation de ce casque est connue… 
Les exemplaires existants sont rares.


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France - Very rare summer cap from the Paris Prefecture. - Military helmet

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France origin, a very rare summer helmet from the Paris Prefecture circulation units, used 1957–1960 during heatwaves, in good condition and authentic, without a certificate of authenticity.

France - Very rare summer cap from the Paris Prefecture. - Military helmet

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France origin, a very rare summer helmet from the Paris Prefecture circulation units, used 1957–1960 during heatwaves, in good condition and authentic, without a certificate of authenticity.

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