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LION American Heritage Leather Fire Helmet
With Low Profile Brass Eagle Shield Holder
Traditional craftsmanship. Modern protection. Built for the fireground.
The LION American Heritage Leather Fire Helmet blends time-honored styling with advanced engineering to deliver a traditional leather helmet built for today’s firefighter. Designed with modern tanning techniques, composite reinforcement, and an advanced fit system, the American Heritage offers durability, comfort, and protection without sacrificing classic appearance.
This low-profile leather helmet is attractive, resilient, and built to perform in demanding structural firefighting environments.
Through-Color Leather – No Paint to Chip
Not all leather helmets are created equal.
The American Heritage shell is processed using advanced chromium tanning techniques that seal in protective qualities and enhance heat reflection. Unlike painted helmets, the color is integrated during the tanning process — meaning there’s no paint layer to chip, crack, or peel over time.
- Through-color leather construction
- No exterior paint to chip
- Optimized heat reflection
- Long-term durability and appearance retention
Exclusive LeatherGlas™ Composite Construction
The American Heritage incorporates LION’s exclusive LeatherGlas™ molding process, combining leather and fiberglass composite layers into a one-piece molded construction.
- Fiberglass inner layer adds structural strength
- One-piece molded shell design
- Superior to layered construction methods
- Enhanced performance under extreme conditions
This hybrid construction delivers outstanding protection while preserving the traditional leather profile.
Low Profile Design
The American Heritage is engineered with a low-profile silhouette that improves balance and reduces unnecessary ride height.
- Enhanced maneuverability in confined spaces
- Improved balance and stability
- Reduced neck strain during extended wear
Advanced Fit & Adjustment System
LION engineered a complete 9-point adjustment system into the American Heritage to provide maximum comfort and customization.
- Ratcheting headband adjusts from size 5.5 to 9.5
- Three-position height adjustment system
- Patented Center of Gravity™ adjustment system
- Cushioned foam headband covered with sleeve leather for added comfort
The Center of Gravity™ system allows firefighters to fine-tune balance and lock it in place — so you’re fighting the fire, not your helmet.
How to Fit and Adjust
Proper helmet fit is critical to firefighter safety. A helmet that is too tight or too loose can cause fatigue, discomfort, and increased injury risk.
Straight out of the box, the American Heritage fits most firefighters with a simple ratchet adjustment. The integrated adjustment system ensures:
- Secure fit
- Balanced ride
- Long-term comfort
Eye Protection Configurations
Choose the configuration that meets your department’s needs:
- Bourkes
- ESS Goggles
- 4" Faceshield
- Bourkes & Goggles
All faceshield configurations come standard with the Low Profile Carved Brass Eagle Front Holder.
NFPA 1971 Eye Protection compliant options available.
Additional Customization
- 6" leather fronts sold separately
Built for Firefighters Who Value Tradition
The LION American Heritage Leather Fire Helmet delivers:
- Classic leather appearance
- Advanced composite reinforcement
- Through-color durability
- Customizable fit system
- Modern NFPA-compliant eye protection options
LION American Heritage Leather Fire Helmet
Old-school tradition. Modern engineering. Built for firefighters who demand heritage and performance in one helmet.
