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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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German WWI Kaiserliche Marine Naval Officer's Frock Coat
1914-1918 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Dark blue fabric knee-length overcoat with satin lining, black velvet stand-and-fall collar with hook-and-eye closure, twelve gilt buttons to the front with Kriegsmarine insignia and seven more to the false closure and half-belt on the rear, two lateral slit pockets with covers; shoulder-boards / epaulettes with insignia for Kapitän-Leutnante and the anchor-and-propellor motif for an engineer. 2.23 kg, 121 cm long
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson. -
RAF WWII Aircraft Life Raft Signalling Kite in Original Sock
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a yellow canvas pouch, metal poles and fabric sails. 460 grams, sock: 51.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
This was a RAF issue kite for connecting to 'Gibson Girl' AN/CRT-3B radio set when downed at sea and needing a long, vertical wire antenna. -
US Forces 'Sweetheart' Lighter and Cigarette Case
1939-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Combined cigarette case and lighter with engraved initials 'MLB' on a rectangular panel; release buttons to each side; flint wheel demounted and stowed inside. 97 grams, 10.2 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.
