British Brass Merryweather Parade Fire Helmet Hand Select:Yes no sizing as these run

no sizing as these run very slim (US 38-40)

whilst Receivers and butt stocks of the old pattern had an extra Roman numeral "V" stamped alongside the original "I"

The Horsehair plumed helmet was always worn when mounted in armor but was optional when wearing coveralls as a navy and red visor hat with household cavalry regimental badge was also acceptable (we added a white pith helmet for the photos

This double barrel carrier comes with all the original equipment

Each Cover is correctly marked with Manufacturer's Code and dated 1965

British Brass Merryweather Parade Fire Helmet Hand Select:Yes no sizing as these runOriginal Item: First introduced into the British Fire Service in the Victorian era of the 1800s these "Merryweather" pattern helmets were used to fight fires right up until WW2. Today they are still used for Ceremonial Parades and Royal events (and we all know Firemen love Parades!). IMA has, for several years, been obtaining these helmets from the U. K. Supplier to the British Fire Service on a "when available" basis. Now we are told the U. K.