Original Victorian Scottish City of Edinburgh Fire Brigade Officers Merryweather Brass Fire Helmet c. 1890 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia LENGTH: 10 1/8 inches

LENGTH: 10 1/8 inches

though the original top tie strap has torn through

and many had markings removed or changed while in service

and also if issued to Sepoy units after the Indian Mutiny of 1857/8

Due to the scarcity of leather by 1863

Original Victorian Scottish City of Edinburgh Fire Brigade Officers Merryweather Brass Fire Helmet c. 1890 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia LENGTH: 10 1/8 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a lovely all brass Officer's Merryweather Pattern Brass Fire helmet, used by British fire fighters from Victorian times all the way up through WWII. It is decorated with embossed "Dragon" motifs, and is very ornate, typical of the Victorian era. Those produced during the 20th century were usually less decorated. It still retains the officers brass ring chin strap, attached to Rose shaped side retainers.