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Vintage DESCO Rebreather Backpack

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Vintage Backpack Metal Rebreather Unknown Manufacturer: This is an interesting piece of diving gear that appears to be a rebreather. The unit is made of chrome platted brass and two green harness straps. The unit measures 18 inches high, 12 inches wide, an

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Vintage Desco Mark V Diving Helmet: Vintage Desco Mark V Shallow Water Wooden Diving Helmet. Measures 22" x 16-1/2" x 16". Estimate: $700.00 - $1000.00 Domestic Shipping: Third party Condition: Some surface wear and rubbing otherwise go

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US Navy Mark 12 Helmet Rebreather Backpack: Original US Navy Mark 12 rebreather! Just like the helmets, the rebreather backpacks were made by Morse Diving Equipment. This one is dated October 1985. The backpack is complete inside and out and al

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Vintage DESCO Jack Browne Full Face Mask + Extra Parts: Nice vintage used Diving Equipment and Supply Company Jake Browne full face mask. This example has been well used in the past. Mask is accompanied by an assortment of spare parts and tools as shown in

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Military Rebreather Backpack & Duck Feet Fins: This equipment was owned by a US Navy Seal who passed away in 2020. Found inside an equipment bag was this rebreather backpack and black Duck Feet flippers. The rebreather pack is green canvas with a

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Vintage DESCO Browne US Navy Type Dive Mask: This is a very nice example of an original unrestored DESCO Jack Browne US Navy type dive mask. As can be seen, the mask is relatively complete and in presentable condition. The rubber is dry and crac

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Vintage DESCO T Wrench, Cuff Rings & Cuff Ring Wrench: This is a very nice grouping of vintage DESCO divers tools. The first is a brass T wrench used on the wing nuts of a Mark V helmet. Next is a matching pair of DESCO stamped cuff rings complete with br

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Pair Of Vintage DESCO Jack Browne Full Face Masks: Grouping of two used vintage DESCO Jack Browne full face masks. Please refer to the photos for overall condition of each piece. All items will be shipped with a signature required upon delivery and fu

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Rare DESCO 1950s Rebreather A-Lung New In Box!: This is a rare and short lived product from Diving Equipment & Supply Company! Called the A-Lung, Adventurer, and Sportster Lung, it was a rebreather, catalog #59114. This piece is essentially new in

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Vintage Divers Jetting Nozzle & DESCO Cuff Expander: This grouping consists of a DESCO stamped cuff expander and a solid brass jetting nozzle. The cuff expander is in like new condition and features 3 DESCO stamps on it. These were used to help the dive

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Jack Browne Dive Mask, DESCO Suit Clamp & Other Vintage Mask: This grouping consists of a Jack Browne mask still attached to a section of canvas dive suit. The mask appears to retain all its original equipment. Also included is a smaller dive mask from an unknow

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Vintage US Navy Mark V DESCO Tee Wrench: Nice original tee wrench for use on US Navy Mark V diving helmets wing nuts. Unlike most tee wrenches, this one is clearly stamped DESCO on the handle. Old yellow cord also wrapped on the wrenches han

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DESCO Browne Lightweight Diving Suit & Mask: This is a very nice vintage Diving Equipment & Supply Company (DESCO) Browne lightweight diving suit. Sealed to the suit is a DESCO Browne mask. It appears that the suit has never been in the water. T

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Vintage 1950s NEMROD Dual Scuba Air Tank Backpack: This is a classic piece of Nemrod diving equipment. Dual backpack air tanks featuring original yellow paint and stenciled Nemrod company information. Nemrod dual tank valve present on top along with v

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DESCO US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Like New 1974: This is the famed and highly coveted United States Navy Mark V diving helmet. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a vintage Mark V in essentially day 1 condition! This helmet was made by Diving Equ

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Item Details

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Unusual backpack rebreather made by DESCO. This unit is missing the front panel. The inner canvas bag is stamped DESCO. There is a bracket on the bottom that holds a tank, as shown in the photos. Comes with fragile hose and mouthpiece as well as a second dual hose and mouthpiece. Please refer to photos for additional details. This belonged to a US Navy Seal who passed away in 2020.

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