United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd Archive 3 mm (w) x 96

3 mm (w) x 96

the lid bearing an inscription of “LUFTSCHUTZ-EHRENZEICHEN 2

invitations and research papers

A pair of paper items

with a correct replacement ribbon and swords

United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd Archive 3 mm (w) x 96A distinctive 19th century Scottish (or British) firemans helmet made of hardened black leather on brass with a high comb crest running from front to back and a long rear brim to shed water, reinforce the leather shell, and to deflect falling debris; this style was popularized by Edinburgh fire chief James Braidwood in the 1830s and spread to brigades across Britain. With a long rear neck guard, the extended back brim helped direct water and debris