To choose the right fire helmet shield size, measure your helmet in two spots:

• Shield Height – Measure from the helmet brim up to the top notch on your shield holder.
• Shield Width – Measure from outside-to-outside of the mounting posts or screws.

These two measurements tell you exactly which custom fire helmet shield size fits your lid.

Want the full breakdown with photos, sizing charts, and examples for different helmet brands?

Check out our guide:

Choosing the right size fire helmet shield

These options are not offered on every shield. When available on a design, the explanations below show what each option changes in the finished shield.

Textured

• A tooled texture applied to the face of the leather. It adds visual bite and gives the shield a more aggressive, high-contrast look.

Smooth

• No surface texture added. The leather face remains flat and clean, giving the shield a sharper, more traditional appearance with full focus on layout and lettering.

Beveling/Tooling

• Hand-carved and stamped tooling with beveled detail around borders, numbers, or design elements. Adds depth and definition to the leather.
• Learn more about beveling / tooling here

Mounting your fire helmet shield is simple when you line it up correctly and drill or punch the holes the right way. Start by matching the shield to your helmet’s holder, check alignment, and mark your hole positions before drilling or punching. Once the hardware is secured, tighten everything evenly and break it in so it sits clean and square.

For full step-by-step instructions, see our guide:

How to Mount Your Fire Helmet Shield

Firefighters looking for the best way to save on custom fire helmet shields and custom radio straps. Can take advantage of several automatic combo and bulk discounts.

Available Deals

Shield and Radio Strap Combo – 15 percent off
Pair a custom helmet front with one of our custom leather radio straps and get
15 percent off the pair. The discount applies per set, and you can order
multiple sets if needed.

Bulk Shield Pricing
If you’re ordering several shields. You’ll automatically get discounted pricing
based on quantity.

• 6–11 shields: 5 percent off
• 12–23 shields: 10 percent off
• 24 or more shields: 15 percent off

Discounts apply automatically in cart.

These deals make it easier to upgrade your fire helmet shield, customize your gear, and save at the same time.

Legacy Custom Firefighter Helmet Shield

The Legacy Custom Firefighter Helmet Shield was built for firefighters who still respect the old school look that made leather fronts iconic in the first place. Deep beveling. Raised center oval. Clean rocker layout. This shield carries the kind of firehouse presence that does not need loud graphics or gimmicks to stand out.

Each shield is hand built from full grain leather and finished with beveled detail that gives the front real depth and definition on the lid. The raised center oval frames company numbers, ranks, or radio IDs while the beveled borders create sharp contrast that stays easy to read through smoke, flashing lights, rain, and years of work. This is the kind of leather firefighter helmet shield that looks better the more abuse it sees.

Customize your firefighter leather front with names, departments, company numbers, colors, and layout options using the live preview tool before ordering. Whether you keep it traditional with clean black and gold setups or build a full color front with more attitude, the Legacy delivers a sharp professional look that firefighters immediately recognize.

Built for traditional firefighter helmets including Cairns N5A, N6A, 1010, 1044, Phenix TL2, and similar helmet setups, this custom firefighter helmet shield ships unpunched so you can mount it exactly how you want it. From first lids to retirement displays, the Legacy carries the kind of firehouse tradition that never goes out of style.

Key Features

• Deep beveled firefighter helmet shield design
• Raised center oval for strong visibility
• Hand built full grain leather construction
• Live preview customization before ordering
• Custom names, numbers, and color options
• Strong readability in smoke and low light
• Ships unpunched for flexible mounting
• Fits Cairns N5A, N6A, 1010, 1044, Phenix TL2, and similar helmets

The Legacy Shield isn’t just another front—it’s the story of every call, every crew, and every lesson carried forward. Built to last. Built for those who left their mark and those carrying it on.