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Grouping Western Electric 1-A, flight helmet, goggles, flashlight and lighter

$ 208.56

Availability: 23 in stock
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: No
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: All in very nice condition. Tiny slit tear left crown middle. See photos
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Region of Origin: United States
  • Theme: Militaria

    Description

    PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE AFTER THE AUCTION IS OVER. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS ARE WELCOME. I USE EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING. IF A COUNTRY IS NOT UNDER EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING I WILL SHIP DIRECT.
    ALL ITEMS CAME TOGETHER AS ONE GROUPING. A BEAUTIFUL LEATHER WESTERN ELECTRIC FLIGHT HELMET 1-A. THE TYPE 1-A HAS THE DISTINCTION OF BEING THE FIRST FLYING HELMET DESIGNED TO INCORPORATE TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. THE HELMET WAS USED IN WW1 BY THE UNITED STATES AIR SERVICE.
    THERE IS A TINY SLIT TEAR MIDDLE LEFT FRONT, SEE PICTURE.   A PAIR OF FLIGHT GOGGLES IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, THE STRAP HAS LOST IT ELASTICITY.  THERE IS A
    VINTAGE VEST POCKET EVERREADY FLASHLIGHT PATENT DEC 17, 1912.  INCLUDED IS A SMALL CIGARETTE LIGHTER, HAS NAB? IN SQUARE HALLMARK. THERE IS EVEN A FLINT INSIDE. LASTLY IS A 339 PAGE BOOK "AIRCRAFT YEARBOOK 1924. HAS WING AND STAR ON COVER. LOADED WITH EARLY AVIATION INFO. THE BINDING IS LOOSE .