Bidspirit auction | Vintage Cairns Tin Firefighter Helmet,

Vintage Cairns Tin Firefighter Helmet, Fire Department (SFD) War Baby - A vintage Cairns firefighter helmet, constructed from a Tin material with a black finish, featuring a traditional rounded dome, an extended rear brim, and a raised comb along the crown. The helmet is fitted with a black leather front shield, secured by brass-toned rivets, prominently displaying the letters ”SFD” in white paint on a red background. The interior reveals a tan fabric lining with an attached black label identifying the manufacturer as ”CAIRNS” and noting ”SANITARY Cushion Lining, PATENTED #1575251.” This patent, granted in 1926, indicates a design from the mid-1920s or later.