Pre WWII American Flying Cap circa 1940
Early pre-war American flying cap, By Polaroid (see vintage flying helmets. Mick J. Prodger. page 190) with flip down sun-shield, cap is in very good condition, constructed of four cotton panel sections, with rayon trimming, tan coloured, with green cotton underside to the peak, main body is in excellent condition, with just the usual hand/finger marks to the underside of the peak, the sweatban... read more
U.S.A.A.F. WWII Ariel Gunners Wings. 3"
One piece, "bow shape" set of wings, in Sterling Silver
At first I thought these wings had been "bent" into a curve, but on further inspection, if they were straight, the pin wouldn't reach the roller catch!, so appear to have been made this way, lovely set of wings, in excellent condition, roller catch working perfectly, marked Sterling
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US Pilots flashlight No-6
U.S. Pilots, Flashlight No-6 type A-6B by the Yates MFG. Co. Chicago 10. ILL.
Flashlight is in excellent working order, no damage to the aluminium body, spring clip, and all knurled moving parts, are working, and it retains it's "para cord" lanyard.
The knurled front collar, can be swivelled, to show a red, or white beam, and the knurled top collar, can be rotated to keep the bea... read more
Chas.Fischer. Spring Co. Skyway Goggles.
Pre war Chas. Fischer. Spring Co. New York . Skyway goggles, frames have wear to the black paint finish on the front of the frames, central hinge works fine, push button to adjust the width of the frame, has the "skyway" logo stamped to the hinge, Goggle strap is in good condition, and retains good, elasticity, fitted with a pair of amber tinted plastic lenses, which are somewhat scratched over... read more
WWII Civil Air Patrol Visor Cap
Civil Air Patrol visor cap, in excellent/mint condition, by Sax-Fifth Avenue New York. Fur felt body in excellent condition, 3 pin head size "moth nips" to the crown, hard to see, and does not detract, green mohair band again in excellent order, russet brown chin strap remains soft/supple, russet brown visor is in excellent condition, with no issues, fitted with a Stirling & enamel Officers cap... read more
US Navy / USMC MSA22001 Oxygen Mask.
The MSA22001 Mask is in excellent condition, with no issues, and is dated 54/55/56, complete, and has had the laminar seal fitted to the inner face piece, to provide a better seal. the tube, again in excellent order, and fitted with the early 191A2 connector, with "blue dot" and anti flaying strap.
A "Y" yoke is fitted to the mask, with canvass straps, and "pull the dot" snaps, to attach... read more
WWII issue Purple Heart
Here we have a WWII numbered cased P.H. with medal ribbon, and lapel & button hole badge.
The PH is numbered 302704, officially on the edge, but has not been engraved, but has been Authenticated to Sgt. Irwin Sisser age 28.
885 Troy Avenue Brooklyn N.Y
Born Feb.20. 1916
Died March 16. 1996
Kings County Brooklyn N.Y.
PH is in excellent condition, with o... read more
Pre WWII USAAC. Pilots wings 1930's Orber patt.
Beautiful set of 1930's full size U.S.A.A.C. wings, full size 3", Orber patt ( see Aviation Wings and Badges of the World Wars) in silver, with the simple "open" catch (see pinks and green page 80) for the pin, "snowflake" finish to the back, ( see pinks and greens page 71) quality set of wings with one tiny "knock" to the shield, (see photo) other than that, no other issues.
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USAAF Air Gunners wings.
WWII Full size 3" Air gunner wings.
Wings are in excellent condition, showing very little wear to the finish, the odd "knock" here and there, but hardly noticeable, the pin is good, and roller catch is working fine.
The wings are made by Moody Brothers L.A. CAL. Sterling marked, and carry the usual feint "Moody Brothers" logo!
Excellent pair of RARE maker gunners wings.
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WWII U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commanders Visor Cap
U.S. Navy, Visor cap, by Desmond's of Southern California. In very good condition, with it's undamaged, white cotton cover, cover is lightly soiled, but nothing that wouldn't wash out, if desired.
Cap retains it's oilcloth sweat guard, with makers label attached, and has the surname "Blair" written on it.
Sweatband shows very little usage, and all stitching is intact.
US Na... read more