Uniform Helmet [Flying Helmet]
Object detail
Accession number
2004.45
Production period
Description
Leather, air crew helmet with zipper enclosed ear phones. The helmet is square cut across the forehead. The helmet has side flaps which frame the face. There is a chin strap which buckles on the left side of the chin. On either side of the face opening are twin straps which secure a 100 mm long strap. This strap holds the elastic flight goggle straps in place under the helmet. There is a leather strap and buckle on the back of the helmet. The microphone cable to the helmet is missing. The inside of the helmet is suede. The earpiece is covered by a padded donut shaped suede fitting. There are zippers on the outside leather ear microphones. The left and right audio cables join together. There is a copper connecting fitting on the end of the cables. The cables are 640 mm in length. The helmet is constructed with approximately 12 leather panels, sewn along the seams.
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Uniform Helmet [Flying Helmet], 2004.45. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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