379 - Two firefighter helmets with crests, of a style commonly used in Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland, requiring more precise identification. The first, made entirely of non-magnetic metal painted black, features a front badge and a letter indicating the municipality. Some dents and scratches. The wolf-tooth liner and chin strap are heavily worn. The second is made of blackened boiled leather, with a crest and brass fittings. It has a leather chin strap and a wolf-tooth liner. Most likely German. Traces of a former ball at the top of the crest. Signs of wear and patina. Two crested firefighter helmets of types used notably in Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland; precise identification required. The first is made entirely of non-magnetic metal, painted black, with a frontal shield and a letter identifying the municipality. Some dents and scratches. Heavily worn wolf-tooth-pattern liner and chinstrap. The second is made of blackened boiled leather, with a brass crest and fittings. Leather chinstrap and wolf-tooth-pattern liner. Most likely German. Traces of a former ball finial on the crest. Wear from use and patina.