RAF B TYPE FLYING HELMET WAREINGS, 1937
SOLD
For sale is a beautiful example of a rare, pre-war B Type Flying helmet made by Wareings, Northampton. 1937 dated. Size 2 (6 7/8 - 7). 22C/65.
This particular helmet is straight out of my own private collection, and is a lovely example of a Wareings Helmet. Typical of this maker, the helmet is nice and padded, with this early example featuring contrasting straps and caramel coloured zipper tapes. The overall condition is excellent, and inside the helmet shows little to no service use with creamy, soft chamois leather.
The left ear unit (22c/66) has a little drying of the leather, but this is an otherwise exceptional helmet which makes a great display piece, so synonymous with the Battle of Britain.
A very rare helmet with this early date.