United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd visually-hidden (Zerstörerabzeichen)

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” the reverse plain and domed with finely toothed outer border

A mixed lot of awards for Second World War combat service

culminating in a functional bronze spring clip for uniform suspension

Naming is officially impressed on the KM and privately engraved on the UNKM

United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd visually-hidden (Zerstörerabzeichen)A 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