Cromwell Middlesex Fire Helmet

PART OF:
Dennis F 12 Pump Escape Fire Engine
Made:
Wheathampstead
maker:
Helmets Limited
Cromwell Middlesex Fire Helmet

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Black Cromwell ‘Middlesex’ Pattern fire helmet inscribed Menday S.R., made in Wheathamstead by Helmets Ltd.

Details

Category:
Firefighting
Object Number:
2005-714/8
Materials:
cork, leather and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 270 mm x 320 mm x 410 mm,
type:
helmet
credit:
James & Celia Menday

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