A brass helmet with visor and neck gaurd, chin strap and ornate scrolled top. Forward emblem depicts crossed hatchets and two horses. Apprx 8"W x 11-1/2"D x 10-1/2"H. This brass helmet was first worn by firemen in the volunteer fire brigade in Wrexham, England, formed in 1863. They had two horse-drawn fire engines and in 1894 they built a fire station on the old Guildhall Square off Chester Street.
200/400 Sold $379.50
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