Details
Object ID 000606
Object Name South Yorkshire County White Fire Helmet
Object Desc White, mid-20th century style fire helmet with black stripe around the circumference, featuring a printed South Yorkshire County Fire Service badge on the front.
Collection William Robinson
Accession # SHENE.2022.82
Alternate ID E0173
General Category History
Category Fire Service
Source Susan Sampson
Source Category Donation
Accession Date JUL 7,2022
Credit/Acknowledgement
Location F&RS - D.02
Object Date 1960s
Start Year Range 1964
End Year Range 1968
Status In Store
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Image Caption Front
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Image Caption left hand side
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Image Caption back
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Image Caption right hand side
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Image Caption interior
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Image Caption date stamps
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Conditions
Date JUL 7,2022
Summary Fair
Assessor Troy Lee Wibberley
Notes Item is structurally in good condition. Cracked paint across the entire exterior, as well as scuffs along the brim and the top crest, revealing bare material underneath. Large amount of discolouration on the back of the helmet as well as a large scuff on the right hand side. Fire Service badge is legible but yellowed/discoloured. Crest features a hole for the mounting of physical badges, no evidence of use. Interior is well worn, with only a basic leather lining and chinstrap. Interior leather is cracked towards the rear and bears several illegible marks. Partially legible stamp in neck cover reads "Glasgow" Two stamps in the interior read "May 1964" and "May 1968", these could be possible dates of inspection or entry into active service.