Uniform Helmet [Firefighter]
Object detail
Accession number
2013.478
Description
Black plastic helmet. Red reflective tape around the base of the dome of the helmet. Attached to the front of the helmet is a 'NEW ZEALAND / FIRE SERVICE' sticker badge. The interior of the helmet has an attached grey and white plastic head brace and the helmet has attached a black chin strap. Embossed on the underside rim of the helmet reads, 'SAFETY SUPPLY COMPANY / SUPER / CHIEFTAIN / SAFE. T. HELMET / MADE IN CANADA'.
Brief History
This is an example of the Chieftain style helmet used by fire fighters. This style of helmet was made in the North America from polycarbonate. Polycarbonate helmets replaced heavier helmets made of compressed cork. It is plastic that was first manufactured in Germany during 1956 and used for safety gear, among other applications.
Marks
SAFETY SUPPLY COMPANY / SUPER / CHIEFTAIN / SAFE. T. HELMET / MADE IN CANADA Embossed
NEW ZEALAND / FIRE SERVICE Sticker
NEW ZEALAND / FIRE SERVICE Sticker
Collection
Credit Line
Uniform Helmet [Firefighter], 2013.478. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
Thank you for your query. As a public museum MOTAT does not provide valuations, however a number of auction houses offer a valuation service.
- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 3 years ago.
What would so.ething like this be worth in nz??
- Jocelyn Mason posted 3 years ago.