Bidspirit auction | Cairns & Brother Barnegat Aluminum

Cairns & Brother Barnegat Aluminum Fire Helmet, Captain Wellsboro 1 Fire Dept. - A Cairns & Brother Tin Fire Helmet, from 1973 identified as a 'Barnegat' model. This traditional American-style firefighter's helmet features a ribbed aluminum or light metallic alloy shell with a wide brim. It is adorned with a brass or gold-toned decorative crest on the side, featuring a Maltese cross design enclosing ”FD”. A removable cream-colored front shield displays ”CAPTAIN WELLSBORO 1 FIRE DEPT.” in red lettering. The interior is fitted with a black leather and fabric suspension system and a tan fabric chin strap. Manufacturer labels inside identify ”CAIRNS & BROTHER, INC., ALLWOOD, CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY,”