Original British WWII RAF Type C Leather Flying Helmet with Mk. VIII Goggles - Elastic Strap Broken - As Is Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns and there is a repaired

and there is a repaired crack on the left side along the barrel woodline

It was reformed from militia volunteers in Ireland in 1798: This year saw a major rebellion erupt in Ireland after years of simmering tension

This example is serial numbered 391392 on the reverse

and an intact ejector

and the main spring is very strong

Original British WWII RAF Type C Leather Flying Helmet with Mk. VIII Goggles - Elastic Strap Broken - As Is Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns and there is a repairedOriginal Items: One of a Kind. This is a heavily service worn British WWII Royal Air Force Type C leather flying helmet accompanied by an original pair of RAF Mk. VIII flying goggles. The helmet has been fitted with U. S. pattern ANB H 1 radio receivers and retains its electrical cord terminating in a PL 354 plug, creating an interesting Anglo American communications configuration. The goggles are likewise well used, with a broken elastic strap,