WW2 RAF B-Type Flying Helmet - 1938 Dated

A scarce 1938 dated textbook B-Type Flying helmet coming complete with cheek protectors & sponge rubber cushions to earcups.
To the inside of the helmet is the very clear manufacturers label of 'H.Bednall,Walsall ' with large date '1938' & ' No 1 6 1/2 - 6 3/4 ' . This helmet still has its 'Air Ministry' marked cheek protectors attached to inner edge on both sides these more commonly sewn onto the cloth D Type masks . All fittings are firm & intact with both earcups zips fully functionable & retaining their leather pulls. Earcups are totally period handstitched to helmet with no evidence of other stitch holes or previous placement. This is quite correct with period machine or handstitching both encountered on these helmets. Both earcups are AM marked & coded . Both rubber cushions good . Chamois lining very good & undamaged.
This piece of the textbook Battle of France , Battle of Britain period it is increasingly difficult to find B Type helmets , especially with the early 1938 date & in such good undamaged supple condition.

Code: 13177