United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd visually-hidden He signed his Attestation Paper

He signed his Attestation Paper (the recruiting officer spelling it "Rodrich") as a Private with the 79th Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Battalion" on July 28

Spotting on the bronze medal

in an internal security role

bordered above by the engraved inscription MEISTERWETTKAMPF 1937 (MASTERS COMPETITION 1937)

United Kingdom. A Late 19th Century Scottish Fireman's Helmet, by Jas. Hendry Ltd visually-hidden He signed his Attestation PaperA distinctive 19th century Scottish (or British) firemans helmet made of hardened black leather on brass with a high comb crest running from front to back and a long rear brim to shed water, reinforce the leather shell, and to deflect falling debris; this style was popularized by Edinburgh fire chief James Braidwood in the 1830s and spread to brigades across Britain. With a long rear neck guard, the extended back brim helped direct water and debris