United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd Newly Listed Golden Cross of Merit with

Golden Cross of Merit with Crown – in bronze gilt and enamels

with loss of white enamel

worn on a period French tricoloured ribbon via a roller suspension

1943 as Lieutenant General and Commander of Infantry Division Großdeutschland

United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd Newly Listed Golden Cross of Merit withA distinctive 19th century Scottish (or British) firemans helmet made of hardened black leather on brass with a high comb crest running from front to back and a long rear brim to shed water, reinforce the leather shell, and to deflect falling debris; this style was popularized by Edinburgh fire chief James Braidwood in the 1830s and spread to brigades across Britain. With a long rear neck guard, the extended back brim helped direct water and debris