Presentation fire helmet that is of traditional shape metal fireman's helmet, silver plate with inscription on back of brim, badge on front of crown has large gold plate raised numeral 5. Blue and gold raised ribbons above. See accession folder for more detail. Presentation silver fireman's helmet. S. F. E. Protection co. No. 5. Ribbed crown has asterisk-shaped ventilation holes, 4 pierced work (gold plate) strengtheners (gold plate), wolf balanced on front strengthener supports badge. Inscribed, "Presented by/Protection SFE No. 5/To Their/Foreman/James B. Finch/Newport, RI, May 28, 1870"