Fire Protection Police helmets were manufactured with and without an aluminum metal comb.  Several different versions of the M1934 helmet exist with many variations resulting from subtle differences in the air vents or visors.  As a result of a large surplus M1934 helmets without combs were issued in 1940 for general wear by all fire-fighting personnel.  These helmets are believed to have been issued to Fire Protection Police units sometimes designated "Feuerlöschpolizei."  Helmets of this type were issued without the aluminum metal comb on the crown.  Once removed, the holes where the comb attached were plugged by flat metal spacers that were specifically designed for the helmet.  The helmets continued to use civilian style liner systems and chinstraps. The liners were made so that they could accommodate a removable black leather neck shield.  This particular helmet was acquired from a private estate in Wilmington, Delaware (USA).  Two of the three metal inserts used to plug the holes where the aluminum comb once rested are shown.

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