The price includes a 4% credit card fee. If you pay by check, money order, or bank wire, the discounted price is $5250 delivered within the contiguous United States.
During World War 2 the standard US Navy shallow water diving helmet was the Divinhood Style 3. These helmets have a classic appearance and were popular to use even after the war. The Divinhood Style 3 would be the last model Miller Dunn would make, going out of business after WWII. This model is also the pinnacle of shallow water helmet design. Its large front and oval top windows were easy to look out of and work with. The helmet fit nicely and was made so the head could easily tilt back inside the helmet - nice for working on ship bottoms!
This nice original example is complete with some notable details. First, this helmet is a late WWII example with round head screws securing the window guards. Second, this helmet features a US Government serial number on the right side of the window frame, 958. This number indicates the helmet was put into US Government inventory.
The helmet does retain both original lead weights. The bolts holding the lead on are not correct, the wing nuts appear to be originals. The glass on the helmet is all present. The original glass on the front and top is cracked, but still solid. Typical small working dents are evident upon close inspection of the very top of the helmet. There is a vertical dent on the diver's back right. The diver's left port is also pushed in slightly at the top. Overall, this is a wonderful original complete WW2 helmet that looks like it was put away in 1945 and just recently discovered with a dark rich brown patina.
All diving helmets sold by Nation’s Attic will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Nations Attic. The certificate will have a unique number that will match the number on a tamperproof hologram decal placed inside the helmet. This information will be kept on permanent file at the Nations Attic and help ensure the provenance of the helmet and authenticity.
The price includes a 4% credit card fee. If you pay by check, money order, or bank wire, the discounted price is $5250 delivered within the contiguous United States.