Original British WWII RAF Named Type C Leather Flying Helmet with Mk VIII Goggles and Oxygen Mask Thompson SMG In the letter dated 19

In the letter dated 19 Feb 1877

Raided enemy military and industrial targets in Italy and in the southern Balkans

Dating to from approximately 1865-1869 this was a time of great enthusiasm for military rifle shooting competitions and marksmanship programs even attended by Queen Victoria on Wimbledon Common in London

the 2nd and 3rd Raider Battalions were organized as the 2nd Marine Raider Regiment (Provisional) under Shapley

Identical to original model complete with brass

Original British WWII RAF Named Type C Leather Flying Helmet with Mk VIII Goggles and Oxygen Mask Thompson SMG In the letter dated 19Only One Set Available: A wonderful brown leather chamois lined flying helmet with elastic snap chinstrap. In 1944 the internally wired C type flying helmets were issued. These 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 58 59cm (a nice