USAAF A-9 Summer Flying Helmet.

The A-9 Summer Flying helmet became standard issue just seventeen days after the U.S. officially entered the war. Produced with hooks to accommodate either the A-9 or A-10 oxygen mask,
Helmet is in overall very good condition, showing some staining and usage, chinstrap is in good condition, and still supple, with no loss to the shearling cover, helmet has been fitted with leather ear cup...  read more

Code: 50372

Vintage American Optical Fulvue sunglasses 1940's

Here we have an excellent pair of vintage "fulvue" Aviator sunglasses, frames & temples are marked Fulvue A/O 1/10-12G.F. and are in excellent used condition.
Fitted with "comfort cable" temples, which again are in excellent condition.
The frame & temples are engraved, and the nose pads are also marked A/O/C. American Optical Company.
The Leather hard shell case is in very ...  read more

Code: 50379

USAAF 2" shirt size pilots wings

Excellent pair of USAAF 2" shirt size wings, in untouched-uncleaned condition, fully working pin & roller catch, wings are marked 925 (sterling silver) so could be "theatre made" ?

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Code: 50419

USAAF Technical Observer wing, By Josten

USAAF 3" clutch back wing in excellent condition, with clutch back fittings, Although not maker marked, these wings were manufactured by Josten, and marked Sterling Silver. As we know Josten mainly used the 'Clutch Back' fitting on their wings.
Technical Observer Badge, an Aviator Badge with a T and O motif in the centre. The Technical Observer Badge was primarily awarded to flight engin...  read more

Code: 50427

USAAF A-9 Summer Flying Helmet.

The A-9 Summer Flying helmet became standard issue just seventeen days after the U.S. officially entered the war. Produced with hooks to accommodate either the A-9 or A-10 oxygen mask.
Helmet is in excellent condition, showing very little, if any wear, apart from a couple of stains (see photo)
Chinstrap is in almost mint condition, with the shearling in excellent condition. rigger...  read more

Code: 50429

WWII USAAF HS-33 Headset with MX-41/AR Cushions

HS-33 Headset with ANB-H-1 receivers, longer cord, with tag HS38, PL-354 jack plug and MX-4/AR with Leather/sponge rubber combined cushions.
Head set is in very good condition, with no issues.
Fitted with ANB Receivers, longer lead, to increase mobility, Red PL-354 jack plug and the MX-41/AR cushions, to improve acoustics.
The leather covers on the headband do show minimal ...  read more

Code: 50461

USAAF HS-23 Headset R-14 Receivers

WWII USAAF HB-7 Headband with R-14 Receivers, rubber ear Cushions, and short lead with PL-54 jack plug.
Head set is in excellent condition, with no issues, leather covers have no issues, and the rubber ear cushions are still soft/pliable. fitted with the early short cable, which again is in excellent condition, with no damage, and is fitted with the correct PL-54 jack plug.

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Code: 50460

USAAF Navigators wing. 3" by Robbins

Here we have an unmarked Graduation Wing by Robbins.
Full size 3" wing in Sterling Silver, in excellent 'un-cleaned' condition, pin back with fully working roller catch. Pin opens to 90deg.

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Code: 50462

USAAF Pilots wing 3" by A.E. Co Sterling Silver

Here we have a USAAF full size 3" wing in Sterling silver by A.E. Co
Good heavy sterling silver piece, which has had in it's time a jewellers repair to the wing? as the catch & pin have been replaced, the catch appears similar to the British type catch?
Other than that it is in beautiful un-cleaned condition.

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Code: 50470

WWII Theatre made knife

WWII Theatre made combat knife, knife is in very good condition, 'Bowie shaped blade' blade shows sign's of sharpening, but nothing to drastic, and does not detract. Aluminium handle, with a 'dimpled finish'
Scabbard is in good order, and is stamped USMC Boyt 43, A wire belt hanger has been fitted, and stitched into place.
The knife is 10:1/2" long, with a 5:3/4" Blade.
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Code: 50487