WWI-Early 1920s Leather Pilot Helmet with Goggles
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WWI-Early 1920s Leather Pilot Helmet with Goggles

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ARTIFACT: This is a World War I - early 1920s leather pilot helmet with goggles. The helmet may have been worn by an Army, Navy or civilian pilot. It has a flap on either side with a snap to secure the goggle strap.

VINTAGE: Circa World War I - early 1920s.

SIZE: Approximately size 7.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Helmet: leather, cotton lining, metal snaps and hook; goggles: glass, nickel-plated brass, leather, mesh netting, cotton herringbone strap, wool lining.

ATTACHMENT: Chin strap (partially missing), snap closures, goggle strap with sliding loops.

MARKINGS: DVB MADE IN FRANCE on snap inside helmet.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an aviation collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJX05 LBCEX2/11 SBCEX6/13

CONDITION: 6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The helmet is moderately worn, especially on the crown, with part of the chin strap missing; the goggles have moderate wear along edges with foggy spots on lenses.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.