A First War Aef Spalding Flyer's Helmet Used By Canadian Rfc Pilot Auction Two Second South Canterbury Regiment

Two Second South Canterbury Regiment

surrounded by the inscription "EHRENPREIS DES REICHSPRÄSIDENTEN"

Wounded in France - Purple Heart: bronze gilt and enamels

one arm of the cross and center re-enameled

A First War Aef Spalding Flyer's Helmet Used By Canadian Rfc Pilot Auction Two Second South Canterbury RegimentAn American AEF Pilot's Helmet in leather with fur lining, Rau Fastener Co snaps for goggle straps, leather is supple but has been stored flat, period worn, as worn. Provenance: This set of goggles were worn and used by Canadian Royal Flying Corps Pilot Gerald Alfred Learn, who was shot down on June 24th 1918 while engaged with three German trip planes.