French MSA Helmet

Circa: 1985

Catalogue No
HFHS_TOG_000008
Accession No
2026.44.1
Title / name
French MSA Helmet
Category
Turnout Gear
Subcategory
Helmets
Maker / Manufacturer
MSA
Date
~1985
Provenance / History
Private Collection
Material / Media
Thermoplastic shell with polyurethane foam liner
Condition
Excellent
Acquisition Info
Christian Ruel Collection
Location
HFHS Office
Photo(s)
Keywords / Tags
MSA Helmet French

Catalogue Number: HFHS_TOG_000008

  • Design: Originally developed in the 1980s for the Paris Fire Brigade. 
  • Features: It features a chrome-plated thermoplastic shell and a retractable visor, designed to reflect radiant heat. 
  • Significance: Known for being utilized by firefighters in France and famously worn by track safety marshals at events like the Monaco Grand Prix. 

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