About this objectSoft brown leather flying helmet, with cream leather lining inside. The helmet has an adjustable strap and buckle at the back, and two straps and buckles to hold flying goggles in place. There is a strap and buckle adjustment at the front of the helmet for forehead adjustment, and a chin strap and buckle. Round ear extensions with zipper on both sides as well as chrome press studs on either side of the face opening holding adjustment straps on inside of helmet.
'V408 Made in Australia 1942 Size 7 1/2' is printed on a label inside the helmet. The number '435985' written in ink is inside the rim of the helmet.
Date Made1942
Place MadeAustralia
Medium and Materialsleather
metal
Inscription and Marks"V408 Made in Australia 1942 Size 7 1/2"
Number "435985"
MeasurementsH: 250 mm
W: 220 mm
D: 2 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsClothing
Subject and Association KeywordsWorld War 2
Subject and Association KeywordsRoyal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
