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Group C I. Paradk apples 12 cm high, round, with a straight screen (half round) of black leather. The screen is green in colour on the inside. Band of velvet. Feed of yellow satin. Brown sweat straw of light brown leather. Straps of narrow gold gallons and two small buttons of gilt metal with the engraving of two flaming torches in cross with the inscription “Sapeur-Pompiers” (fire extinguishers). The upper side of the cane is of dark blue fabric with three gold cords around (grade designation for captain). The bottom of the cap is of the same dark blue dress with coppy coatings of gold cords, characteristic of the company officer. Most likely from 1885. LITT Arméenalbum II, Die Französische Armée in ihrer Uniformierung, Leipzig. M. Ruhl, pages 44 and 45. Feuerwehr der Stadt Paris Käppin has bands of black velvet. On the front of the partridge, there are gold-colored flaming grenades and plume (missing on this description). The fire extinguishing regiment belongs to the active army but sorts under the prefecture of Paris. The regiment consists of two battalions (six companions). Enl Captain W Granberg.