Original British 1960s Issue Cloth Covered Cork Fire Brigade Helmet by Helmets Ltd. MP 34 early to mid 19th century

early to mid 19th century

This would have been referred to as a "Short Musket" for use of Sappers and Artillerymen

HÖRSTER / SOLINGEN in an oval "lozenge" around the company's trademark downward pointing sword piercing interlocking HHS initials

the United States Navy (as the NS and N2S)

Original British 1960s Issue Cloth Covered Cork Fire Brigade Helmet by Helmets Ltd. MP 34 early to mid 19th centuryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very typical example of a British 1960s issue Fire Brigade helmet, painted the standard black color. It is constructed of thick cloth covered cork or pith, which is covered with canvas on the outside, and green oilcloth on the inside. It has a leather liner, which is embossed by the maker HELMETS LTD of WHEATHAMPSTEAD, and still has the original chin strap, though it is damaged. The keepers at the ends are