A vintage London Fire Brigade 1947 pattern original black painted yellow Substansive Officers cork fire helmet, some damage to the paint revealing both original black & overpainted yellow in the 1970's plus bare cork. A good project to easily restore correctly these 8 step 2nd pattern London Fire Brigade cork helmets are reaching £300 to £400 now & rising with demand from newer collectors entering the market. This helmet priced accordingly for the damage to be repaired & is complete with liner but no leather chin strap.