France - Flag - Sainte Barbe
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Sainte Barbe, a textile artwork from France, measures 88 × 146 cm and is in good condition.
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Description from the seller
In France, Saint Barbare (Saint Barbe) is the patron saint of firefighters and other dangerous professions, such as miners and artillerymen. Her feast day, December 4th, is traditionally celebrated by firefighters with feasts and ceremonies. She is revered for protection in situations involving fire and explosions.
Patron Saint: Saint Barbare is considered the patron saint of firefighters, miners, artillerymen, explosive ordnance disposal specialists, and engineers.
Her name day, December 4, is celebrated with parties and ceremonies at the fire department.
Although she is no longer explicitly invoked for protection, she remains an important symbol and a unifying figure for many firefighters.
The tradition of Saint Barbare is international and is also celebrated in other countries, such as Belgium and the Netherlands.
Dimensions: 88x146 cm
Seller's Story
Hasenbos Militaria has been a trusted name in the world of militaria for over 50 years. What started as Piet Hasenbos's personal collection grew into a specialized family business with broad expertise in military objects from various eras and countries.
Piet wanted to turn his passion into his profession, and for years traveled to fairs at home and abroad to share his knowledge and trade militaria. In 2006, his daughter Charito Hasenbos joined the company, and since 2025, his granddaughter Danique has also been actively involved.
Translated by Google TranslateIn France, Saint Barbare (Saint Barbe) is the patron saint of firefighters and other dangerous professions, such as miners and artillerymen. Her feast day, December 4th, is traditionally celebrated by firefighters with feasts and ceremonies. She is revered for protection in situations involving fire and explosions.
Patron Saint: Saint Barbare is considered the patron saint of firefighters, miners, artillerymen, explosive ordnance disposal specialists, and engineers.
Her name day, December 4, is celebrated with parties and ceremonies at the fire department.
Although she is no longer explicitly invoked for protection, she remains an important symbol and a unifying figure for many firefighters.
The tradition of Saint Barbare is international and is also celebrated in other countries, such as Belgium and the Netherlands.
Dimensions: 88x146 cm
Seller's Story
Hasenbos Militaria has been a trusted name in the world of militaria for over 50 years. What started as Piet Hasenbos's personal collection grew into a specialized family business with broad expertise in military objects from various eras and countries.
Piet wanted to turn his passion into his profession, and for years traveled to fairs at home and abroad to share his knowledge and trade militaria. In 2006, his daughter Charito Hasenbos joined the company, and since 2025, his granddaughter Danique has also been actively involved.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of items
1
Title/Inscription
Sainte Barbe
Condition
Good condition
Country of Origin
France
Material
Textiles
Height
88 cm
Width
146 cm
