Vintage red leather firefighter helmet manufactured by Cairns & Brother Inc., Clifton, New Jersey, featuring a cream-colored leather front shield marked “RESCUE FFD” with a red cross emblem. The helmet retains its interior fabric lining, leather sweatband, metal hanging loop, raised reinforcing ribs and broad brim. Presented in well-used, as-found condition with extensive surface wear, scratches, paint loss, cracking, stains, edge wear and deterioration to portions of the leather and lining, consistent with age and possible service use. An evocative piece of firefighting history with strong decorative and collectible appeal. Approx. dimensions (in): 7 x 11 x 13.75.