British Brass Merryweather Parade Fire Helmet Hand Select:Yes are a perfect additional to

are a perfect additional to any collection

These maps were often sewn into the linings of uniforms to escape detection in the event of being shot down over enemy territory and falling into hostile hands

Styles vary slightly

no sizing as these run very slim (US 38-40)

Each Cover is correctly marked with Manufacturer's Code and dated 1965

British Brass Merryweather Parade Fire Helmet Hand Select:Yes are a perfect additional toOriginal 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.