Name: Original 1940s Aviakit Flying Helmet - Air Ministry Marked in Flying helmets
SKU: 4041
Availability: InStock

An original brown leather flying helmet made by ‘Aviakit’ for the Air Ministry during the 1940s. This style of helmet was extremely popular with the RAF as well as with civilian flyers during the inter-war period as well as in the 1940s. Aviakit were a prolific manufacturer of flying and motoring clothing and were part of the Lewis Leathers brand. This example has the Air Ministry AM and crown marking on the chin strap which denotes that it was made for the military. The helmet features a brown chromed leather exterior and chamois lining to the interior. It features ear flaps which fasten with press studs. A small tab and buckle are located to the rear of the helmet which is used to hold a goggle strap in place. A leather chin strap is also present which fastens with a nickel plated metal buckle. There is also a strap across the brow which fastens with a small single prong buckle. Inside the helmet the original label is present and bears the Aviakit logo along with the words ‘Made in England’. The overall condition of the helmet is very good with some limited signs of age and wear. There are some limited signs of leather rot which are illustrated in the pictures and reflected in the price. A nice Air Ministry marked example with a great period label. This would make an excellent addition to any aviation collection!

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