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Synthetic helmet (˜1985) In this collection since: 08.05.2010 |
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Helm of the volunteer fire department of the Portuguese town of Batalha. (Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários do Concelho da Batalha). The helmet for higher firefighters (yellow) is similar to the helmets of the Spanish firefighters. See helmet no: 100. The yellow polycarbonate helmet is constructed in the typical American form with long neck and inbuilt protection cockscomb. The brim protects a black round edge protection, at the back is a loop for hanging up the helmet. Side shots with about 15mm Knurled keep a clear eye protection visor. On the front is a sticker with the uniform coat of arms of Portugal's fire departments. Only a few firebrigades (almost professional fire brigades) has their own badge. The coat of arms shows the Phoenix. On the breast of the bird is a shield with the coat of arms of Batalha. Behind the two large arms FW-axes are crossed. The motto of the unit is called "Sem Olhar A Quem" (without the view of someone). Firemen's wearing the helmet in red, higher firefighters, such as firefighters 2nd and 1 Class, have a yellow helmet. White helmets are used by officers like subchef and chief (commander). The helmet is fully lined inside with fabric. A neck cloth is not provided. There are no informations about manufacturer and age. |
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| Links: | http://www.bv-batalha.pt/ |
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| Also look at: | Portugal, 118 Spain, 100 |
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