Named RAF First Pattern ''C'' Type Flying Helmet and MKVII Goggles.

The helmet has had plenty of use with some storage issues. The leather has dried out somewhat but supple enough with some scuffs to the outer finish and two small holes either side of the top above the ear receivers, they correspond with each other and would appear to have been made by a set of goggles. Both back side straps are complete with poppers as is the back strap with buckle, they are open and i will leave ''as is''. The chinstrap buckle is in fine condition but the under strap has lost most of its outer leather. The long end strap the other side is in sound condition. The inside has seen lots of use, well sweaty and has some damage to one side inner receiver donut , the other has just some minimal cracks. Right at the back neck area the chamois leather has worn away revealing the inner elastic. A well used example for sure. The MKVII googles have close to 100% of its period finish with some knocks , leather is supple , complete and slightly stained from use. Both lenses are without chips or cracks but have slight delamination. The back strap is complete with no fraying or holes and has a clear name ''DIX''. On closer examination i found that the inside of the helmet also has a very faint ''DIX'' penned to the chamois. Both items where found many years ago when a local house was cleared and going by the name been together since WW2. I have managed to find a Alfred Benjamin Dix from the Bridgend area who served as a navigator in 47 Squadron, killed in action, Libya in 1943. This set would deserve further research for sure but also a very nice untouched display item if RAF gear is your ''bag''.

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