Slovakia, First Republic. A Fire Brigade Personnel Helmet United Republic of with a tally ribbon inscribed

with a tally ribbon inscribed “KREUZER KÖLN” in Fraktur script

1941 (change in the date of rank)

First Class star

both unmarked and measuring 44 mm (w) x 110 mm (l) when folded for wear

(Ordo Pianus or Ordine Piano)

Slovakia, First Republic. A Fire Brigade Personnel Helmet United Republic of with a tally ribbon inscribedA unique and well preserved Slovakian Fire Brigade personnel helmet, consisting of a two piece shell with a boiled black leather crown affixed to a blackened magnetic metal outer rim comprising the lower third of the helmet. A blackened and raised magnetic metal comb is affixed to the crown, while a red leather strap fully surrounds the helmet at the point where the leather and metal shell components meet. Pinned onto the peak is an insignia