RAF B type flying helmet

RAF B type flying helmet in very good condition. This is an ‘as issued’ helmet without fitted earpieces or inner donuts. The leather supple. Minor wear only. Both rear straps and chinstrap are excellent, the latter complete with metal tip. Both Bennett buckles are very good aside from light wear to the leather covering. The chamois lining is both clean and soft. The cap has a makers label inside with AM marking and size 6 7/8 to 7. The leather is stamped 22c/65 and AM crown. These helmets were usually modified by the squadron tailor with the addition of zipped earpieces and inner ‘donuts’ in order to accept receivers/wiring. As issued, helmets were also used by S.O.E. agents and Paratroops prior to the introduction of Sorbo helmets. A very nice early wartime example.