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LOT 0287
WWII 'RAF' Bomber (Mosquito) Helmet, Map and Whistle Group
1941 A.D. OR LATER
12 1/4 in. (6.1 kg, 31 cm).
Comprising: a type C leather open face helmet wired for type B communication, oxygen mask with hose and alloy-framed flying goggles with padded leather and rubber band, the frames stamped 'Stadium Made in England Patent Reg Design'; the helmet with webbing chin strap, buckles and stud fasteners, chamois leather lining bearing ink stamp and handwritten 'Adams Progressive' 'No.75-78', plug holder with paper label, tubular oxygen mask inlet marked 'MLD 18' 'MC253D', microphone plug and hose with brass connector stamped 'D/156'; together with an RAF flight map and an RAF 'ditching' whistle of classic snail type with Air Ministry's crown markings and reference numbers '23/230' and '293/14/L1795'; the helmet mounted on a wooden 'mannequin' head. [3]
ProvenanceAcquired from J C Militaria and Historic Flying Clothing Company.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by copies of listings for each item.
This type of helmet and system was introduced in 1941 A.D.
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LOT 0287
WWII 'RAF' Bomber (Mosquito) Helmet, Map and Whistle Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
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Medieval Iron Spear Group
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With conical sockets, one with foliate head, the other with long triangular head. 480 grams total, 27.5-35 cm
UK private collection, 1990s. Acquired from a provincial auction.
The spear was one of the many weapons of infantrymen and peasants during the Middle Ages. Götz von Berlichingen, who in 15th century A.D. was appointed as the leader of the peasants revolting against the noblemen, was recorded saying that ‘I beheld myself, suddenly encompassed with muskets, spears, and halberds, pointed at me. They cried that I should be their captain, in whether I would or not’.
