19th c. Red Leather Fireman's Helmet with High Eagle c.1800s Flags The felt on the bottom

The felt on the bottom is missing on both

CREATOR Bancroft-Whitney Company

Diameter 17 in

The wiring is in excellent condition

19th c. Red Leather Fireman's Helmet with High Eagle c.1800s Flags The felt on the bottomABOUT An antique leather fireman's helmet with brass high eagle holder and leather shield. Hat mold sold separately. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1800s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Brass. CONDITION Good Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 12 in. W 11. 5 in. D 13 in. HISTORY Helmet colors indicated rank or position in a specific brigade: White was reserved for Chief Engineers, black brims on white caps were worn by Fire