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Catalog Number 1955.166.145
Object Name Helmet, Firefighter's
Description Fire helmet. Eggshell-colored metal fireman's helmet, with a curved backwards sloping brim and a gold-painted front emblem with red trim, upon which is painted, "Chief W. Mc. G," referring to its owner William McGraw, surrounding five crossed speaking trumpets, a symbol which detonates the rank of chief. The front emblem is supported by a crest shaped like the heraldic lion salient. An arch of heavy wire is looped through holes on either side of the lateral ridge on top of the helmet, likely so it can be hung up. Only tiny scraps of liner remain around rivets on the inside of the helmet.
Collection Fire Department
Date c. 1910
Dimensions H-7.5 W-11 L-14.5 inches
Material Metal
People McGraw, William
Search Terms Detroit Fire Department
Firefighters
Fire Helmets
Helmets
Year Range from 1906
Year Range to 1913