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LOT 2574
American Air Force WWII Sheepskin Helmet, Earphones, Goggles, Face Cover and Throat Mic in Display Case
1939-1945 A.D.
15 3/4 in. (4.8 kg total, case: 40 cm high).
Flying helmet with rubber ear-covers to accept earphones, chin-strap with buckle; fabric face-mask with nose vent; rubber goggles with ventilation holes and 'Leuior' label, webbing strap; throat mic and cable (Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co.); in lined display case with mirror to rear. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.
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LOT 2574
American Air Force WWII Sheepskin Helmet, Earphones, Goggles, Face Cover and Throat Mic in Display Case
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
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British RAF WWII Leather Cigar Case with Insignia
Post 1952 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A sliding leather case with metal Queen's Crown insignia and three individual cigar holders inside. 82 grams, 15.8 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
This item is Post 1952 rather than WWII era. -
US Air Force Pilot's Headphones
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Leather padding on the headpiece and rubber inserts for the earphones. 378 grams, 18 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
American US Air Force WWII Map Case and Original Contents
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising: a canvas bag with a strap handle, four coloured pencils and a pencil, a map of Ipswich (second war revision 1940, sheet 87), a map of East Anglia (graticule edition), and a map case insert. 995 grams total, bag: 30 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.