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.

Maltese Custom Leather Firefighter Helmet Shield

The Maltese Custom Leather Firefighter Helmet Shield takes the most recognized symbol in the fire service and turns it into a front built for real fireground use. Clean layout. Strong visibility. Firehouse tradition without looking outdated. If you want a firefighter helmet shield that stays classic while still standing out on the lid, this is it.

Each shield is hand built from full grain leather and made to handle smoke, heat, rain, grime, and years of calls without folding up like cheap printed fronts. Choose between a smooth leather finish for a clean traditional look or a textured finish that adds extra depth and contrast to the artwork and lettering.

Customize your leather firefighter helmet shield with department names, ranks, company numbers, radio IDs, or custom wording using the live preview tool before ordering. You can keep the center clean with text only or add center icons like bugles and other fire service designs to match your department style. From traditional black and white setups to full color custom builds, this shield gives you complete control before it ever hits the bench.

Built for traditional firefighter helmets including Cairns, Phenix, and similar leather helmet setups, this firefighter leather front ships unpunched so you can mount it your way. Whether it is your first custom front, a department standard, or a replacement shield after years on the job, the Maltese stays true to the fire service tradition firefighters still respect.

Key Features

• Classic Maltese firefighter shield design
• Hand built full grain leather construction
• Smooth or textured leather body options
• Text only or center icon layouts
• Live preview customization before ordering
• Full color and black and white options
• Ships unpunched for flexible mounting
• Built for traditional firefighter helmets

The Maltese Firefighter Shield is clean, customizable, and rooted in tradition—firehouse-ready from day one.