United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd visually-hidden ” the reverse plain and

” the reverse plain and domed with finely toothed outer border

unmarked but typical badge by maker Hermann Aurich

the exterior trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with narrow hand-painted gilt tresse

(Zerstörerabzeichen)

A mixed lot of awards for Second World War combat service

United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd visually-hidden ” the reverse plain andA 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