SIB0907 12” diving helmet

12” diving helmet [finish available copper/ nickel/ natural
brass finish/ lacquer finish The Diver’s Helmet is a beautiful detailed
reproduction of the famous U.S. Navy Mark V Helmet designed by George Stillson in
1915. The Mark V was unique in its time for the hinged, rather than screw-in face
plate. The Mark V Diving Helmet became the standard U.S. Navy Diving equipment
and was used for most salvage work during World War II. The MK V Diving Helmet was
so well designed that it was used for U.S. Navy Diving with very few modifications until
succeeded by the MK12 in 1980.
All the details such as the breastplate, hinged face plate, side view ports, spit cock,
exhaust control handle, regulating escape valve, air intake elbow and exhaust piping
are faithfully reproduced.