Original British WWII RAF Type C Leather Flying Helmet with Mk VIII Goggles, Oxygen Mask and Earphones Rear Sight Assembly This is a real peach

This is a real peach of its type

and it is marked

45-70-405 cartridge

However THIS is only one of two known existing examples that were specially produced as a "waterproof" model

The clip itself is brilliantly simple

Original British WWII RAF Type C Leather Flying Helmet with Mk VIII Goggles, Oxygen Mask and Earphones Rear Sight Assembly This is a real peachOriginal Items: This is a wonderful brown leather chamois lined flying helmet with elastic snap chinstrap. In 1944 the internally wired C type flying helmets were issued, and came with wiring loom and earphones already factory installed. This fine example comes without front goggle straps and features an elastic chinstrap and a built in clip on the right side to accommodate the oxygen mask attachment hook. Helmet is approximate size 57cm. Earphones