Vintage Cairns & Brother New Jersey fire chief helmet featuring a white-painted leather body, wide brim, raised combs, and a brass-tone eagle shield holder. The removable front shield is marked “CHIEF” and “FFD” with a traditional fire-service equipment emblem, while blue Star of Life decals appear on the crown. The interior retains its leather liner and circular Cairns & Brother Inc., Clifton, New Jersey manufacturer’s label. Displays extensive authentic service wear, including paint loss, crazing, scratches, scuffs, staining, oxidation, and general age-related wear, giving the helmet a strong original patina. A striking piece of firefighting and emergency-services memorabilia. Approx. dimensions (in): 7.25 x 11.25 x 13.5.