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Large United States Navy Ships Telegraph Head

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Very Cool United States Navy Mark V Desktop Display Diving Helmet: This is an awesome piece that replicates the Mark V Navy Diving Helmet. It is in awesome condition. It is approximately 7 to 8 inches tall by 7 to 8 inches wide at the base. Multiple Photos Posted

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1945 US Navy Mark V Helium DESCO Diving Helmet: Incredibly rare and impressive United States Navy Mark V mixed gas or helium diving helmet! This helmet was presented to Lieutenant Commander James W. Gibson by the USS Coucal crew (ARS-8) upon his re

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Rare 1916 AJ Morse & Son US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet: Arguably the most collected diving helmet around the world is the famed United States Navy Mark V. Its very image is a symbol of hardhat diving among many generations of divers. It is commonly known t

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1943 US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet WWII Navy Lend Lease: Fantastic original United States Navy Mark V diving helmet! This helmet in late 2020 was discovered in Eastern Europe, where it has been in storage since shortly after World War 2. The previous owner

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US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet DESCO 6-6-44 Made On D-Day: This is the famed and highly coveted United States Navy Mark V diving helmet. This helmet was made by Diving Equipment & Salvage Company on June 6th, 1944 Â– also known as D-Day. It is unnecessary

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Historic D-Day USN Mark V Diving Helmet DESCO 6-6-1944: This is the famed and highly coveted United States Navy Mark V diving helmet. This helmet was made by Diving Equipment & Salvage Company on June 6th, 1944 – also known as D-Day. It is unnecessary to

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Schrader US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet August 1942: Arguably the most desirable and collected diving helmet in the world, the United States Navy Mark V. This notable example was made in August 1942 by the A. Schraders Son Company, Division Of Scovill M

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Large United States Navy Ships Telegraph Head

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Very impressive and heavy ships telegraph head or top section. This instrument does not have any manufacturers name, but does feature Flank speed, typically only used on US military ships. It is possible this is circa World War 2. Case appears to be brass and still contains the original mechanism inside. Both levers move from full reverse to ahead flank. Weighs 66 pounds!

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