A rare “Warren” Pattern 2 WW1 aviators flying helmet by E Da...

Hammer

£440

A rare “Warren” Pattern 2 WW1 aviators flying helmet by E Day 1917. Fine rare example attributed to 2nd Lt Dwight William Orrin Dillabough and was made by E Day of St.Albans. Brown hardened shell with padding, leather ear flaps with buckle strap to the chin. The interior retains leather lining and label stating “Aviators Safety helmet 1917”. Also with an ink name “D O Dillabough". The helmet has some age and service wear. Near VGC 2nd Lt Dwight William Orrin Dillabough was commissioned from the ranks of the RFC in February 1918 and appointed a Flight Cadet when serving in Egypt. He returned to the UK and was discharged with the rank of Second Lieutenant in February 1919.
This pattern of helmet was popular with early aviators and was issued by the RFC to front line pilots during the early part of the war and then was used for trainee pilots.