USAAF A-8B oxygen mask/
By The Ohio Chemical Manufacturing Co. Dated 4/43. These were introduced in late 1941 and are often referred to as the A-8B 'bladder mask' in reference to the fine rubber rebreather bag suspended beneath the facemask. The rubber facepiece presents well and remains supple with no issues The rebreather 'bladder' is in very good supple condition and is a "replacement" one? The oxygen hose is c... read more
RAF Mk.2 Type M dated April 1959
Stores Ref. 6D/1837. Mask, Oxygen, Type M, Mk.2 complete with microphone assembly, type 71, and mask tube assembly, MK.8, incorporating Mod. M326. Black rubber mask with fabric harness. Also fitted with the pipe/connectors to attach to a pressure waistcoat. These were used in early Hunters, Javelins, the Canberra PR9, V-bombers and the Lightning. The Type M, MK.2 mask was intended to be used in... read more
AN6531 USAAF WWII sunglasses. with case.
WWII USAAF, issue AN6531, sunglasses, glasses are in excellent condition, nickel plated frames are straight, with all plating intact, with an overall pleasing patina, the temples are in very good condition, wire loops are fine, arms are straight, one issue the left hand one is somewhat loose, and folds in, when the glasses are "tilted" I'm sure this could be addressed, with a small enough scre... read more
U.S NAVY. WWII MK11 FLYING GOGGLES.
WWII, U.S. navy mk11 goggles. The mk11 goggles closely resembled the AN6530 goggles, and were designed to use the same lenses, the frames and cushions, were virtually identical, apart from the hinge which was fixed on the navy goggles.
goggles are in almost mint condition, and look to have seen very little use, green lenses, by A/O and are marked as such, and are in excellent order, fram... read more
A-14 USAAF oxygen mask
WWII USAAF oxygen mask, complete with hose, and microphone, size small, dated 10-44, mask is in very good condition, still supple, with no issues to the face piece, the rubber harness's have suffered somewhat with age, with one area being repaired, at sometime with a rubber patch to strengthen it, (see photo)but the overall condition of the harness's other than this one area is good, all the c... read more
USAF A-13a oxygen mask & Gentex cotton summer flying helmet
RARE MSA 22001 A-13a oxygen mask, mask is complete with all fittings, and ANB-M-C1 microphone, with lead and plug, no date on the exhalation valve, but I would say mid 1940's/ early 50's, Korean war era, rubber face piece is in good condition, apart from one area around the cheek piece, where the rubber appears to have suffered from heat/ poor storage? it has left a rippling effect on the surfa... read more
U.S. Army Other Ranks Cap Insignia 1920's
U.S. Army early 1920-30's O.R. visor cap insignia
gilded with the U.S. seal over a checkered background screw post fitting, with prongs to prevent the insignia form spinning, 99% of it's gilded finish intact, front and rear. same diameter as the WWII one, and quite a scarce item.
postage is included in the price for mainland U.K. only.
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WWII USA Visor Cap.
WWII, summer visor cap, body is cotton tan coloured material, "Pink", with some small moth nips to it 4 in all pinhead size, and does not detract, and is very clean with no staining to it, "pink" mohair band is in excellent condition, and snag free, two piece russet brown chin strap and back strap, is very soft and supple, with no wear to the surface finish, the russet brown visor is again in ... read more
1941 Dated Cadet Visor Cap. Named.
Cadet visor cap in excellent condition, main body is barathea, with a mohair olive green band, over which is a Cadet Band, in royal blue, Full size Cadet two piece gilt cap badge, and two guilt chin strap buttons, russet brown chin strap is in excellent condition, as is the russet brown peak, sweat band is in very good condition, showing the usual wear to the brow section, but no rips or tears ... read more
WWII RAAF Pilots Wing
Full size set of WWII Royal Australian Air Force Wings, Wings are in excellent used condition, padded with a hessian backing
Small amount of glue residue to the rear of the wings from being mounted in a frame for display, other than that no issues.
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