Original Victorian Scottish City of Edinburgh Fire Brigade Officers Merryweather Brass Fire Helmet c. 1890 Century The other pouch is marked

The other pouch is marked with a Reichsbetriebsnummer number code

Year of Manufacture: circa 1840-50

The metal of the hilt still has a lovely bright steel finish

one of an estimated 25

This appears to tbe Confederate 12lb cannon ball (as opposed to Federal) that originally was fitted with a Confederate 5 1/2 second Bormann fuze

Original Victorian Scottish City of Edinburgh Fire Brigade Officers Merryweather Brass Fire Helmet c. 1890 Century The other pouch is markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a lovely all brass Officer's Merryweather Pattern Brass Fire helmet, used by British fire fighters from Victorian times all the way up through WWII. It is decorated with embossed "Dragon" motifs, and is very ornate, typical of the Victorian era. Those produced during the 20th century were usually less decorated. It still retains the officers brass ring chin strap, attached to Rose shaped side retainers.