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Object ID 000213

Object Name Police Fire Helmet

Object Desc Metal fire helmet. Merryweather-style with the traditional dragon-embossed crest. Leather and chain chinstrap affixed with rosette stud. Front crest features two crossed axes with a flaming torch in centre. They are wrapped in a bow with a hose.

Collection General Collection

Accession # T00203

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General Category History

Category Fire Service

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Source Category Donation

Accession Date DEC 19,2019

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Location Unlocated

Object Date c. 1869

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Title Police Fire Helmet

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Height 26

Length 30

Width 24

Depth 0

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Circumference 0

Weight 0

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Date FEB 7,2020

Summary Good

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Notes Some screws are missing. Helmet has been battered in places and is missing some decorative elements. The silver plating is coming away on the base of the crest. Leather strap has patches of mold/salt deposits. Repairs have been made, including large circular patch on left, covering a crack visible from inside helmet.

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