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ARTIFACT:
Beautiful WWII Imperial German Army Air Services Flight Helmet in canvas wrapped cork with a leather chin strap and painted steel buckle. This example is unit marked to Flieger Battalion 1 and dated 1916. The inside of the helmet features leather and the inked markings: "FL. B. 1.", "1916".
VINTAGE:
Circa WWI
SIZE:
Approximately Ear to ear: 7"; Front to back: 9-1/2" (including brim); Ear Flap: 6-1/4" x 4-1/2"; Neck Flap: 9-1/2" x 4"; 7" in height without flaps
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Canvas wrapped cork, leather, painted steel, ink
ATTACHMENT:
Leather chin strap, painted steel buckle
MARKINGS:
"FL. B. 1.", "1916"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an Imperial German collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RLB-16 RLB-VABJJX10/05 LBGEJX3/16 SBGGJX6/16
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The helmet shows minor to moderate wear, chin strap is stiffening, the steel buckle shows slight oxidation, much of the painted details remain, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
