Manchester Fire Brigade.

[Ross Mather]

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This is the other Fire Brigade helmet in my collection - Manchester Fire Brigade leather Fire helmet made by JAS Hendry of Glasgow. The Manchester pattern had the side brass diamonds. I believe it is pre WWII. The brass badge is a replacement. Stamped into the leather at the neck protector are the names, HENDRY / W.A.SCOTT and the number14.

Some Brigades had specific patterns for their helmets. Hendry was a small firm based in Glasgow in Scotland.The company is well known for manufacturing leather fire helmets. The entire range of leather helmets were available with white metal, brass or no trim variations although there wasn't a price difference between brass and no trim.

Edited December 31, 2013 by Ross Mather

[Stuka f]

A very nice helmet!

Thanks for sharing.

|<ris