Fireman's helmet mirrors people's assembly, Switzerland
1927 - Direct Swiss democracy mirrored in fireman's helmet: Once a year in the Swiss cantons of Appenzell-Innerhoden, Appenzell-Ausserrhoden, Obwalden, Nidwalden and Glarus a general people's assembly takes place; Government elections and voting on political affairs of cantons there is made. Photo Shows assembly of men - only men are allowed to vote there - in Appenzell, capital of canton Appenzell-Innerrhoden, mirrored on the left side of the helmet of a local fireman, while on the other side spectators are seen
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13158102
Media ID
46124438
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3881px x 5187px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Keystone Pictures USA
