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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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US Air Force WWII Pacific Aircrew 'Blood Chit' in Silk
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Rectangular silk panel with printed flag and Chinese script message, with overstamps. 14.03 grams, 26.5 x 20.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
A 'blood chit' is a document carried by military personnel, addressed to civilians who may come across an armed-services member in difficulty (e.g. a shot-down pilot). It identifies the force to which the bearer belongs and displays a message requesting that the service member be rendered every assistance. -
American Airforce WWII First Aid Kit in Original Container
1939 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Canvas holder with zip and securing tab; internal pockets with contents in card boxes, scissors and other items; marked to outside 'Kit First Aid Aeronautic U.S.' with red cross on white square. 779 grams, 18.5 x 10 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector. -
British RAF WWII Silk Escape Map and Miniature Compass
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Silk square with printed map showing southern England, the Channel coast from East Friesland to Loire Inferieure; most of England inland not printed; supplied with a miniature compass in glazed container (1.5cm across). 14.6 grams total, 1.5-51 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
