Vintage Racing Helmet, Herbert Johnson

Vintage Racing Helmet, Herbert Johnson

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VINTAGE HELMET, HERBERT JOHNSON.
A post-war motor racing helmet made by Herbert Johnson. The helmet has a cork interior, fitted with a leather headband with linen neck and ear protectors and a chin strap, all with leather strapping. It is fitted with a removable leather & celluloid wrap-around visor. At the rear of the helmet is a leather loop to fit a goggle strap and inside there is a Herbert Johnson trade label. The helmet is painted cream with some scratches and it comes with a Herbert Johnson hat box. The box has the name R. Cashmore, Esq. written upon label. Mr. Cashmore was a Privateer, driving Ferrari in the 1940's.

Display block not included but available to purchase.

Period

1900-1949

Year

1940

Country

England

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