1940-1942 Royal Canadian Air Force Type B flying helmet

Name/Title

1940-1942 Royal Canadian Air Force Type "B" flying helmet

Entry/Object ID

2017.5.21

Description

1943-1945 Royal Canadian Air Force Type "B" flying helmet. Bowl-shaped dark brown leather. At least six machine stitched outer panels, fittings of two snap-fastened vertical straps (for holding goggles), two rear straps for adjusting neck fit (steel buckles). Chinstrap with adjustble buckle. Four panels tan chamois leather for lining.

Made/Created

Date made

1943 - 1945

Notes

Date: 1943

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

accession number tag tied to buckle. Interior lining stamped with black paint circle: "NATIONAL HAT MFG. CO. 1943"

Dimensions

Depth

25 cm

Diameter

22 cm

Circumference

63 cm