A German leather firefighter’s helmet, black in colour, featuring a prominent brass crest ridge running from the front to the back of the crown, secured by brass rivets. The helmet includes a leather chinstrap with a metal buckle and an interior leather liner with multiple padded tongues connected by a drawstring. The rim is reinforced with a metal edging, showing signs of oxidation.
This style of helmet was widely used by German fire brigades during the 1930s and 1940s, with designs closely inspired by military patterns. The brass crest served both decorative and protective purposes, deflecting falling debris. The helmet’s robust construction made it well-suited for civilian protection during air raids in wartime Germany.