Fire Chief helmet, toy or pin?

[IronSpike]

Found this neat little fire helmet in an old church yard. Wonder if it's an old 'cracker jack' toy (from back when it wasn't made of plastic) or if it was part of some decorative pin? Any thoughts?

 

[Monty]

I'm betting it is part of a toy. Don't know why, but it just strikes me that way. M nty

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I saw that somewhere before or maybe it just reminds me of the Monopoly game hat piece with the hole in it.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

When I was in cub scouts (60's) we were give something identical to that, but in plastic, after touring the local fire station and getting the fire safety spiel. Perhaps that is the 50's or earlier version?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

At first I thought toy but now I think its an antique fireman helmet ribbon something lkike this. http://cgi.ebay.com/1900s-York-Beac...emZ250389377182QQcategoryZ33770QQcmdZViewItem

 

[trikikiwi]

Or perhaps a keyring



Mike

 

[IronSpike]

Thanks guys Great ID

1950's?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Thanks guys Great ID

1950's?

I am just guessing on the ID but I think the ribbon I posted is from the 1900's. I thought about keychain but I think this is from an older era.