Fire helmet frontpiece: 73

Object Number: 
INV.9063
Date: 
1850-1900
Medium: 
Leather, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 20.3 x 11.4 x 5.7 cm )
Description: 
Black leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "73" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "770" painted in gold below.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group