They then used this model to produce a resin replica, which was electroformed, silver-plated, and gilded ... forged an iron ...

while for other ranks it was a simpler silvered plate. The seven Dragoon Guard as well as the 1st and 6th Dragoon regiments adopted a similar pattern helmet in 1847 and which was brass (or gilt).

A Victorian brass fire helmet once issued to a retained fireman in Cirencester has returned home. The helmet, thought to be about 120 years old, was given to Alfred Richens when he joined ...

The brass fire helmet is thought to be about 120 years old A Victorian brass fire helmet once issued to a retained fireman in Cirencester has returned home. The helmet, thought to be about 120 ...