Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War RCAF Type "B" Flying Helmet Auction Archive interior lined with wood

interior lined with wood

with what appears to be a maker’s mark partially-legible beneath the catch

now part of modern-day Pakistan

light wear and crazing present on the leather chin strap

thus revealing some brass

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War RCAF Type "B" Flying Helmet Auction Archive interior lined with woodRubberized mask with rubber hoses and khaki cotton straps, with the appropriate hardware, cords and whistle attached, in two basic pieces, manufacturer stamped in black ink "A. E. H. E." above "4" on one of the straps, marked "MEDIUM" with the British Broad Arrow on the rubber nose piece, marked with the King's crown flanked by "REF. No. 10A 12571 A" and "M 10A 12570" along with "ON" on the electronics, all four microphones marked "R. C. A. F. REC. C