Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
French 1930'S/40'S Aviator Parachutist Helmet
- Price realized
- $1,088
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $300
- Hammer price
- $850
- Category
- Historical & Political Memorabilia
- Sold
- January 17, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 2- JANUARY 2026 NEW YEAR, NEW TREASURES AUCTION
Lot description
French Aviator's Flight Helmet with parachutists badge, 1930s-40s, the hard leather top part having the French flag at one side, the front with the French qualified parachutist symbol depicting a parachute with wings over a star, the leather neck piece with google loops, hard formed ear vents and chin strap (now torn in two parts), the interior with an adjustable leather liner retaining the maker label "Geno, Paris", several dents to top, for shipping measures approx. 9.5" x 9.25" x 9", 1.75lbs
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.