Slovakia, First Republic. A Fire Brigade Commander’s Helmet Archive oval in gilt and silvered

oval in gilt and silvered tombac

surrounded by the inscription "REUTTE 1944 KREISSCHIESSEN"

crossed artillery guns overlying an anchor below

suspended from a broad loop connected to a hollow Hungarian crown

Slovakia, First Republic. A Fire Brigade Commander’s Helmet Archive oval in gilt and silveredA well preserved Slovakian Fire Brigade Commanders helmet, constructed of a lacquered black vulcanfibre and magnetic metal composite shell. Affixed to the exterior of the crown is a T shaped bronze frame, secured in place with nine protruding rivets. Emanating from the frame is an ornate raised comb of identical construction, flanked on each side by raised and finely detailed laurel branches. Affixed to the peak of the helmet is a bronze Fire Brigade