Milliers Franck Modele 1945 France Clothing

RARE, Model 1945 French Armée de l'Air Pilot's Steel Helmet With Hinged Steel Collar Armour. Sn 10255

The French Air Force (French: Armée de l'Air is the air force of the French Armed Forces. It was formed in 1909 as the Service Aéronautique, a service arm of the French Army, then was made an independent military arm in 1933. This is a rare Model 1945 French Pilot's heavy steel helmet together with hinged steel collar armour. The helmet has a contoured neck guard and padded leather ridge to the forehead. The top of the helmet has a reinforced ridge. The helmet retains some of it's original black paint and has no dents. The inside of the helmet has it's original leather and webbing liner and leather chin strap with buckle. The inside of the helmet also has it's original white paint marking 'Franck Modele 1945 France' and partially readable 'Milliers' name (illustrated). The helmet is approx UK size 7. The helmet is accompanied by it's original hinged steel collar armour secured by a raised steel stud. The collar is lined with cloth and designed to protect the shoulders and chest of the pilot. Price for this rare pilot's helmet complete with collar armour includes UK delivery. Sn 10255

£395