United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd Archive The Battalion was raised and

The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Calgary

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a superb and matching set in near mint condition

adorned by the Prussian State Crown

United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd Archive The Battalion was raised 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