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WW2 Miller Dunn Shallow Water Divinhood Style 3 Diving Helmet

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World War 2 Miller Dunn Divinhood Shallow Water Diving Helmet Style 3: During World War 2 the standard US Navy shallow water diving helmet was the Divinhood Style 3. These helmets have a classic appearance and were popular to use even after the war. The Divinhood Style 3

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Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 3 WW2 Diving Helmet: During World War 2 the standard US Navy shallow water diving helmet was the Divinhood Style 3. These helmets have a classic appearance and were popular to use even after the war. The Divinhood Style 3

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Miller Dunn Style 3 Diving Helmet With Communications: During World War 2 the standard US Navy shallow water diving helmet was the Divinhood Style 3. These helmets have a classic appearance and were popular to use even after the war. The Divinhood Style 3

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Early 1925-26 Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 2 Helmet: Regarded by many as the most desirable shallow water diving helmet ever produced, is the Divinhood Style 2. This unique helmet was made by the Miller Dunn Company located in Miami, Florida. Miller Dun

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Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 3 Front & Back Weighs: Nice set of Miller Dunn lead weights for the Style 3 shallow water Divinhood helmet. These weights are contemporary. Front weight is 8.5 pounds, back weight is 18.5 pounds. Each is stamped with the co

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Miller Dunn Style 3 Divinhood Helmet Front, Back Weight: Great looking set of Miller Dunn lead weights for the Style 3 shallow water Divinhood helmet. These weights are contemporary but have developed some age giving them a truly old appearance. Front weigh

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Miller Dunn Shallow Water Diving Pump & Air Tank: This is a classic Miller Dunn model 1a shallow water diving air pump. This style of pump was used with all three models of Miller Dunn helmets. The pump does come with a custom handle. Accompanying th

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Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 1 1916-1924 Diving Helmet: This helmet was made by the Miller Dunn Company located in Miami, FL approximately 1916. Their very first helmet was made in 1915 and was called the Divinhood. They would go on to produce the Divinhoo

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Miller Dunn Divinhood #1 Or #2 Diving Helmet Weight Set: Contemporary set of four weights that will fit the Miller Dunn Divinhood Style #1 and or #2. Each lead weight has the correct copper tab on back and Miller Dunn company information on the front. Each

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Bishop & Babcock Shallow Water Diving Pump Miller Dunn Style: At first glance, this may appear to be a standard Miller Dunn shallow water pump. While its configuration is similar, this one was made by Bishop & Babcock Company in Cleveland, OH. Both cylinder caps

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Early Diving Helmet, Rebreather & Scuba Diving Book: Shallow Water Diving & Spearfishing, 1954. An essential book on the launch of American diving and spearfishing. This is the greatly expanded second edition and content features Miller Dunn, Morse and

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1915 Miller Dunn Divinhood Brass Diving Helmet 1st One?: Incredible opportunity to own possibly the earliest and unique known Miller Dunn diving helmet in existence! This 1915 Divinhood is unique, as we will detail below. This helmet was featured in issue 1

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WW2 Miller Dunn US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Bonnet: During World War 2 their were four different makers of the famed US Navy Mark V diving helmet. Of those four, by far the most difficult to find are examples made by the Miller Dunn Company in Miami, F

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TECO Rubber Shallow Water Diving Helmet Mask WW2: This unique rubber mask was made by the Thompson Engineering Company during World War 2. This type of shallow water helmet TECO mask was used in place of traditional shallow water copper & brass helme

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WW2 Miller Dunn Shallow Water Divinhood Style 3 Diving Helmet

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During World War 2 the standard US Navy shallow water diving helmet was the Divinhood Style 3. These helmets have a classic appearance and were popular to use even after the war. The Divinhood Style 3 would be the last model Miller Dunn would make, going out of business after WWII. This model is also the pinnacle of shallow water helmet design. Its large front window and oval top window were easy to look out of and work with. The helmet fit nicely and was made so the head could easily tilt back inside the helmet - nice for working on ship bottoms!

This nice original example is complete with some notable details. First, this helmet is an early example with countersunk flat head screws used on the window frames. Not long after production started in 1940, the time consuming process of countersinking the window guard frames for flat head screws was replaced by round head screws. Second, this helmet features a US Government serial number on the right side of the window frame, 576. This number indicates the helmet was put into US Government inventory.

The helmet does have the front and back lead weights. The weights appear to be either cleaned or contemporary replacements. The glass on the helmet is all present with no cracks, and the original white lead caulk is intact. Typical small working dents are evident upon close inspection of the very top of the helmet. Overall, this is an excellent original complete WW2 helmet with a fantastic patina.

All diving helmets in this auction will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Nations Attic. The certificate will have a unique number that will match the number on a tamperproof hologram decal placed inside the helmet. This information will be kept on permanent file at Nations Attic and help ensure the provenance of the helmet and authenticity. The display stand shown in the photos is not included. The option to purchase one after the auction will be provided.

All items will be shipped with a signature required upon delivery and full insurance either via FedEx or the USPS Priority Mail. Worldwide shipping is available; however, no ocean freight will be offered on large items. DHL Express is an option for international shipments under 600 pounds via air. Payment via bank wire for customers outside the USA is required. A shipping quote prior to the auction can be provided by emailing your postal code.