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RAF 1930 Pattern Flying helmet dated 1935/36.
Excellent example of the 1930 Pattern Helmet which was the true predecessor of the Type B. Beautiful leather with a very clean chamois lining and built-in chin strap. Small printed label inside is difficult to read but says "Size 3" and dated 1936. Both of the attached "Mickey Mouse" ears are superbly stamped "Air Ministry" with crown and dated 1935. Bakelite telephone holders are fitted for installing radio telephone receivers or Gosports. A scarce helmet which remained in service throughout WWII.
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$550 / £425 / €510
 RAF 1930 Pattern Flying helmet dated 1935/36. |  RAF 1930 Pattern Flying helmet dated 1935/36. |
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 RAF 1930 Pattern Flying helmet dated 1935/36. |  RAF 1930 Pattern Flying helmet dated 1935/36. |
 RAF 1930 Pattern Flying helmet dated 1935/36. |  RAF 1930 Pattern Flying helmet dated 1935/36. |
 RAF 1930 Pattern Flying helmet dated 1935/36. |  RAF 1930 Pattern Flying helmet dated 1935/36. |
Royal Flying Corps Cowl type, fur-lined leather flying helmet in excellent condition.
Superb example of the iconic RFC cowl type hooded flying helmet. Butter soft leather with a chamois lining around the chin/neck and inside the crown, with a fur lining around the head. Cord tightens the facial opening and is secured by the leather chin strap and buckle. Trapezoid ear flaps and padded leather cylinders for wind deflection and narrow straps tighten the forehead. Crisp, clear War Dept, broad arrow marking inside. Best of all it retains 90% of its fur - most of these helmets found today have the fur rubbed or moulted away. An absolute stunner with shows light use and a couple of minor marks on the front, but very hard to find better.​
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$1,100 / £850 / €1,015
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 Royal Flying Corps Cowl type, fur-lined leather flying helmet in excellent condition. |  Royal Flying Corps Cowl type, fur-lined leather flying helmet in excellent condition. |
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 Royal Flying Corps Cowl type, fur-lined leather flying helmet in excellent condition. |  Royal Flying Corps Cowl type, fur-lined leather flying helmet in excellent condition. |
 Royal Flying Corps Cowl type, fur-lined leather flying helmet in excellent condition. |  Royal Flying Corps Cowl type, fur-lined leather flying helmet in excellent condition. |
 Royal Flying Corps Cowl type, fur-lined leather flying helmet in excellent condition. |  Royal Flying Corps Cowl type, fur-lined leather flying helmet in excellent condition. |
 Royal Flying Corps Cowl type, fur-lined leather flying helmet in excellent condition. |  Royal Flying Corps Cowl type, fur-lined leather flying helmet in excellent condition. |
 Royal Flying Corps Cowl type, fur-lined leather flying helmet in excellent condition. |  Royal Flying Corps Cowl type, fur-lined leather flying helmet in excellent condition. |
Scarce USN / USMC TH 37 telephone receivers, reddish-brown bakelite, as used in early flying helmets.
A scarce matching pair of TH 37 telephone receivers, by Telephonics Corporation, moulded in reddish-brown bakelite plastic, as used in early US Navy and Marine corps flying helmets, models NAF1092 and M-450. TH 37 receivers are very difficult to source, and these early reddish-brown variants are very desirable. Show some use but no damage and are in excellent condition.​
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$75 / £58 / €35
 Scarce USN / USMC TH 37 telephone receivers, reddish-brown bakelite, as used in early flying helmets |  Scarce USN / USMC TH 37 telephone receivers, reddish-brown bakelite, as used in early flying helmets |
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 Scarce USN / USMC TH 37 telephone receivers, reddish-brown bakelite, as used in early flying helmets |
ANB-H-1 telephone receivers for the AAF flying helmets after 1943.
A matched pair of ANB-H-1 receivers by Radio Speakers, Inc of Chicago, one of the less common manufacturers. Always hard to find on the loose, the ANB-H-1 receivers were universallly fitted in AAF flying helmets from early 1943 throughout the war. Used but very good condition. ​
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$55 / £45 / €50
 ANB-H-1 telephone receivers for the AAF flying helmets after 1943 |  ANB-H-1 telephone receivers for the AAF flying helmets after 1943 |
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 ANB-H-1 telephone receivers for the AAF flying helmets after 1943 |
Extremely rare RAF escape box "Personal Aid Kit" with contents.
One of many variants of the Personal Aids Kit (which was a constant work-in-progress), this version is less frequently seen. The celluloid box is contoured to fit in the front pocket of the aircrew uniform trousers. Most are so badly warped, misshapen or cracked that they have not survived. This example, though slightly deformed, actually closes and displays well. Has all its original contents but no food items. Contains some of the rarest survival aids: Compass, fishing kit with instructions, burning glass (slight chips), whetstone, razor blades (2 types), rabbit snare, tablets, firestarter kit, and water bottle. All items in very good condition. Fantstically rare!
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$1,250 / £970 / €1,155
 RAF escape box "Personal Aid Kit" with contents |  RAF escape box "Personal Aid Kit" with contents |
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 RAF escape box "Personal Aid Kit" with contents |  RAF escape box "Personal Aid Kit" with contents |
 RAF escape box "Personal Aid Kit" with contents |  RAF escape box "Personal Aid Kit" with contents |
 RAF escape box "Personal Aid Kit" with contents |  RAF escape box "Personal Aid Kit" with contents |
 RAF escape box "Personal Aid Kit" with contents |  RAF escape box "Personal Aid Kit" with contents |
 RAF escape box "Personal Aid Kit" with contents |  RAF escape box "Personal Aid Kit" with contents |
Scarce US Navy / Marine Corps survival folding machete by Cataraugus, issued as part of the M-592 back pack.
Absolutely superb folding machete, issued with the M-592 back pack to USN and USMC fliers in the Pacific. Stunning example by one of the more desirable makers, fabulous clean blade marked Cataraugus, USA. Opens smoothly. Blade cover retains 99% of its original paint. Tiniest amount of surface oxidation on the handle would easily clean if desired.
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$275 / £215 / €255
 Scarce US Navy / Marine Corps survival machete, issued as part of the M-592 back pack |  Scarce US Navy / Marine Corps survival machete, issued as part of the M-592 back pack |
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 Scarce US Navy / Marine Corps survival machete, issued as part of the M-592 back pack |  Scarce US Navy / Marine Corps survival machete, issued as part of the M-592 back pack |
 Scarce US Navy / Marine Corps survival machete, issued as part of the M-592 back pack |  Scarce US Navy / Marine Corps survival machete, issued as part of the M-592 back pack |
Excellent padded RAF Bomb Aimer brevet / half-wing.
Lovely wartime RAF Bomb Aimer brevet. Cream and orangey brown silk embroidered on a wool background, well padded with a black oiled cotton backing. Never been sewn on - hard to find a better example!​​
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$50 / £40 / €48
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 Excellent padded RAF Bomb Aimer brevet / half-wing. |  Excellent padded RAF Bomb Aimer brevet / half-wing. |
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