Original British WWII RAF Named Type C Leather Flying Helmet with Mk VIII Goggles Empire Edged Weapons When the heating lot codes

When the heating lot codes are present it is often on the top of the helmet instead of the inside

[From the Wikipedia online encyclopedia article on Allenby]

The serial number indicates that it was built at Springfield in 1878

The blade on this example is maker marked by a Solingen contractor to the British government

Original British WWII RAF Named Type C Leather Flying Helmet with Mk VIII Goggles Empire Edged Weapons When the heating lot codesOnly 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