A Second War First Pattern Type “C” Flying Helmet of the Royal Air Force
The exterior in soft, pliable black finished leather, with an interior leather liner and a fleece liner acting as a headband along the inside top of the skull cap. The sides of the interior with very padded earmuffs to sit on the ears (one marked “Don” in pencil). The exterior of the cap with black rubber microphone guides, along with clasp buttons for the attachment of an oxygen mask. The skull cap is secured shut via an adjustable canvas wrapped elastic band attached to the lower side of the left side, that snaps into place on the lower side of the right side. Small in size. A gently worn example in overall near extremely fine condition.

