Status International
Auction 351 17 May 2019
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1914-18 Rare Great War Royal Flying Corps leather flying helmet made by ' LE DUX'. Classic 4 panel crown with peak & neck flap, ear projectors that can be rolled as wind deflectors or worn closed. Goggle retaining straps. Solid but well worn condition. Leather has faded to light brown & sueded in some areas. Neck flap has some nicks. No chin strap, favoured by RFC, AFC & RNAS pilots & crew. Rare helmet from Great War, very displayable. Average condition. (P)
1914-18 Rare Great War Royal Flying Corps leather flying helmet made by ' LE DUX'. Classic 4 panel crown with peak & neck flap, ear projectors that can be rolled as wind deflectors or worn closed. Goggle retaining straps. Solid but well worn condition. Leather has faded to light brown & sueded in some areas. Neck flap has some nicks. No chin strap, favoured by RFC, AFC & RNAS pilots & crew. Rare helmet from Great War, very displayable. Average condition. (P)