United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd

A distinctive 19th-century Scottish (or British) fireman’s 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 away from the neck, with characteristic rosettes securing the chinstrap in place, stamped on interior JAS HENDRY LTD GLASGOW, 52.5cm interior circumference, exhibiting exterior residue from storage, and warping to visors, fair.