\"AERONAUTICAL HEADGEAR BRITISH RAF B TYPE FLYING HELMET 1940 FRANK BRYAN LTD For Sale

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\"AERONAUTICAL HEADGEAR BRITISH RAF B TYPE FLYING HELMET 1940 FRANK BRYAN LTD:
$265.75

Aeronautical Headgear British RAF B Type Flying Helmet 1939 Frank Bryan Ltd. The standard flying helmet of the RAF in the early part of WW11 including the Battle of Britain the pattern was first issued in 1935 and remained current until replaced by the C type in late 1941. This example is in virtually very fine condition other than a small amount of paint wear on the oxygen mask snaps . Often overlooked by collectors this helmet is without the characteristic domed receiver cups but is actually how it would have been issued with the receiver cups (stores reference 22C/66) being fitted by the station tailor to suit the wearers head requirements. That being said B helmets were also used in this configuration for training purposes when communications were not required. The leather shell is still soft and all the seams are tight. The chin and back adjuster straps are finished in an unusual burgundy leather; the chin strap chrome tip is still in place. Both of the he Bennett buckles is almost perfect with no damage to the leather coverings. Inside the condition is mint. The helmet has a makers label in the crown indicating the helmet is a size and as well as a kings Crown and A.M. It was made by Frank Bryan Ltd of London and Worcester. The helmet is dated 1940 later production examples omitted the manufacturers details and location as this would provide unwelcome attention from the Luftwaffe! The lining is also ink stamped . The velvet brow and strap linings are again almost mint. Whilst the variant with the classic bulbous receiver cups gets all the glory serious collections should also feature this variant and this one certainly satisfies the maxim \'buy the best example you can afford\'!

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