Original German WWI Leather Fire Brigade Helmet by Gustav Rannenberg of Hannover Schwarzlose MG Displaying a "king's crown" on

Displaying a "king's crown" on the helmet plate indicates that this helmet dates to just after 1901 when King Edward VII came to the throne after the death of Queen Victoria

steel was used to make the badges

He has trained over 400 operators using the 70 yr old army training system and safety rules he developed without any “incidents”

The British Journal Photographic Almanac

Ultimately the British Government withdrew active support for the Confederacy

Original German WWI Leather Fire Brigade Helmet by Gustav Rannenberg of Hannover Schwarzlose MG Displaying a "king's crown" onOriginal Item: Only One Available. Excellent condition, turn of the century pickelhaube leather body with bras front plate, brass central comb, and brass fittings. Central plate has two opposing claws with mirrored FF symbol. Full leather lining is still intact as is chinstrap and is complete with correct cockades. Circa 1890 to 1900. Condition overall is excellent. Interior crown has original maker label for Gustav Rannenberg of Hannover. The comb