Group of two vintage leather fire helmets, Empire NFD. Both helmets retain original leather shells with stitched reinforcing ribs and rolled brim edges, each fitted with original black leather front shields featuring a large company number "1" over red "NFD" panels. One helmet displays heavier surface cracking and flaking to the exterior finish with significant wear and material loss around the brim edge, while the second example shows similar age-related wear with surface deterioration and accumulated grime consistent with long-term service use. Interior views reveal original Cairns & Bro. manufacturer's badges, New York, identifying the helmets as authentic early to mid-20th century fire service equipment. Both helmets exhibit extensive wear throughout.

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