The 1st Due Firefighter Helmet Shield is built on tradition and craftsmanship. Handcrafted from full-grain leather, this custom shield is made for firefighters who want a helmet front that works as hard as they do. Clean, bold, and firehouse proven, it represents your company number, rank, and department the second you step off the rig. And with a live preview, you see your custom layout before itβs built, so every detail looks exactly the way you want it.
Tradition and Toughness
Each 1st Due Shield is cut, tooled, and finished by hand so letters and numbers read sharp under smoke, flashlights, or rain. The tight profile sits right on traditional helmets, giving a classic look that feels at home on a working lid. Over time, the leather breaks in with honest character while details stay crisp and legible. This isnβt a souvenirβitβs gear designed to hold up tour after tour.
Customization That Works
This is a custom firefighter helmet shield with a straightforward layout. Your company number holds its spot at the crown. Rank, unit, or name fills the main field. Department or station lettering is positioned for quick recognition. High-contrast color options keep everything visible on scene, while traditional palettes preserve that classic firehouse style. For a bolder presence, accent colors or outlines can be added without clutter. With the live preview, you can dial in your design, confirm spacing, and get it right before it hits the bench.
Built for the Fireground
Durability is baked into every step. The surface resists scuffs and grime from drills and night runs. Edges are sealed to hold shape through heat, sweat, and weather. Paints and finishes are chosen to withstand fireground abuse yet still wipe clean at the end of a shift. Instead of breaking down, the leather breaks in, gaining character while staying sharp enough to read in the street.
Mounting Made Simple
The 1st Due Shield is sized for traditional helmets including Cairns N5A, Cairns N6A, and Phenix TL2. Each one ships unpunched so you can mount it your wayβdrill fresh holes, reuse existing ones, or install a bracket for a tight, rattle-free fit. Once installed, the shield rides balanced, secure, and firehouse ready.
Versatile for Every Role
The 1st Due is versatile. Itβs the benchmark choice for first helmets, a reliable option for departments standardizing company fronts, and a respected piece for retirement or display helmets that still look ready to ride. On duty it blends in at the table and stands out where it counts. Off duty it holds its place in a shadow box or display lid, carrying the same presence it had in service.
Key Features
- Custom firefighter helmet shield handcrafted from full-grain leather
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Live preview of your design before itβs built
- Traditional helmet front with customizable rank, department, name, and number
- High-contrast design for quick ID in smoke and poor light
- Durable build for daily use, retirement, or display helmets
- Sized for Cairns N5A, N6A, Phenix TL2, and similar lids
- Ships unpunched for flexible mounting
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The 1st Due Leather Firefighter Shield isnβt just another helmet frontβitβs the benchmark. Clean, durable, and built to carry your firehouse identity with pride.
