Bidspirit auction | Cairns Mod 710 Black Old

Cairns Mod 710 Black Old Forge Fire Department Helmet - A vintage Cairns & Brother metal fire fighter helmet, featuring a dark, rigid shell with a ribbed dome and a wide brim. A clear plastic face shield is attached to the front with brass-toned metal hardware, bearing the word ”PLECTRON” at its top attachment point. The helmet's front is adorned with a black leather shield prominently displaying ”OFFD” in red block letters. The interior is lined with red felt and tan canvas, incorporating a black webbing suspension system. Visible manufacturer markings include a circular emblem centered inside the crown stating ”CAIRNS & BROTHER, INC. MFRS OF FIREMEN'S EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY,” and an attached paper label from ”CAIRNS & BROTHER, INC. ALLWOOD CLIFTON, N.J.” indicating ”Size SMALL-ADJ.” and listing U.S. Patent numbers ”2,431,678” and ”2,819,638.”