Vintage Flying Helmets
Aviation, Military & Historical Items for Discerning Collectors
Uniforms and Insignia - Other Countries
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RARE Imperial Japanese Navy Petty Officer's white summer cap, worn by all branches, including aircrew serving on carriers.
Very scarce white cotton summer cap for a Petty Officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy. Would have been worn by Naval aircrew on carriers. Slightly yellowed but no damage and overall a great looking cap. The cap has a quilted soft peak and matching chinstrap, and is laced at the back for a secure fit. A single row of black silk indicates rank and black on white woven anchor badge is sewn to the front.
$295 / £240 / €270
 IJN Petty Officer's summer cap |  IJN Petty Officer's summer cap |
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 IJN Petty Officer's summer cap |  IJN Petty Officer's summer cap |
 IJN Petty Officer's summer cap |  IJN Petty Officer's summer cap |
 IJN Petty Officer's summer cap |
RARE 1930s/40s USSR Aeroflot airline pilot's wings badge.
Silver bullion wire stylized wings over a gold bullion wire hammer and sickle on a black wool background. Beautifully made with good age patina to the wire embroidery. 4" across. In the same way that Lufthansa trained Luftwaffe pilots in the 1930s, Aeroflot contributed greatly to the development of the Soviet Air Forces leading up to WWII. One of the more scarce pilot badges.
$225 / £170 / €200
 RARE 1930s/40s USSR Aeroflot airline pilot's wings badge |  RARE 1930s/40s USSR Aeroflot airline pilot's wings badge |
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