WW2 RAF B Type Flying Helmet - 1940 Dated

An increasingly scarce 1940 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 'J.COMPTON SONS & WEBB Ltd , London ' with large date '1940' & ' No 2 6 7/8 - 7 ' . There is a name on the label ' F/Lt H.ROSE' crossed through in blue . 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. 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 1940 date & in such good undamaged supple condition.

Code: 14752