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

Private Morrison was posted to Moore Barracks Convalescent Home at Shorncliffe on April 17th

A pair of paper items

the lid bearing an inscription of “LUFTSCHUTZ-EHRENZEICHEN 2

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