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I wonder if someone out there might be able to help identify the model of the Cairnes Leather New Yorker I purchased (used) when I joined the first volly department I belonged to back in 1968 in the Bronx. I had to go out to NJ to get it sized, there is no webbing inside the helmet. Sizing was done with a brass or copper ring that was pressed into the helmet once it was sized. The ear/neck flaps were held in with this ring. Any and all tags, decals had worn off or were torn. The metal cap and internal metal center tag is missing as well as the eagle that holds the top of the front piece is also missing. I added the burke shields around 1972ish, but they are gone at this point. There was no chin strap or rings to attach chin straps. I used this helmet from 1968 through 1977. Any help would be appreciated.
Steve
Steve