United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd Hold Of top quality manufacturing

Of top quality manufacturing

four plain livery buttons

8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and swords suspension

set within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST)

where he was struck off strength on transfer to the Training Depot at Shorncliffe and taken on strength at Sandling on the 9th

United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd Hold Of top quality manufacturingA 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