British Brass Merryweather Parade Fire Helmet British Military Hats Map of Rome

Map of Rome

Pretty ineffective during the Blitz

styles and colors vary

Served in the Western Desert in the Africa Campaign

British Brass Merryweather Parade Fire Helmet British Military Hats Map of RomeOriginal Item: First introduced into the British Fire Service in the Victorian era of the 1800s these "Merryweather" pattern helmets were used to fight fires right up until WW2. Today they are still used for Ceremonial Parades and Royal events (and we all know Firemen love Parades!). IMA has, for several years, been obtaining these helmets from the U. K. Supplier to the British Fire Service on a "when available" basis. Now we are told the U. K.