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Vintage US Navy Mark V DESCO Tee Wrench

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Classic US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet Brass Tee Wrench: This is a vintage US Navy Mark V diving helmet tee wrench. This tool is used to secure and remove the wing nuts on the Mark V helmet. Good original used condition, made of brass. All items will be shi

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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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Mark V Diving Helmet Original Spitcock Valve: Excellent condition US Navy Mark V diving helmet spitcock valve. This is a vintage component, likely made during World War 2. While substile, this one appears to be a style used by DESCO. Perfect piec

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DESCO US Navy Light Weight Canvas Mark V Diving Shoes: This is a pair of vintage Diving Equipment & Supply Company diving boots. These are referred to as US Navy light weight diving shoes. The pair weigh 25 pounds and feature a corrugated brass bottom. Le

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US Navy Mark V DESCO 1945 Diving Helmet: The US Navy Mark V is arguably the most iconic helmet design ever made. Its style and history have made it one of the most popular helmets among collectors worldwide. The model was made for the US Nav

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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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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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US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet DESCO December 1945: Arguably the most desirable and collected diving helmet in the world, the United States Navy Mark V. This example was made on December 5th, 1945 by the Diving Equipment & Supply Company (DESCO). DESCO

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US Navy Mark V Dive Knife DESCO Special #rd w/ Brass Blade: This is a very limited production US Navy Mark V divers knife made by Diving Equipment & Supply Company (DESCO). This knife is slightly different from the standard US Navy divers knife and was made fo

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Mark V Diving Helmet T Wrench and Air Fitting Cap: This lot consists of a US Navy Mark V diving helmet T wrench and air fitting cap. The wrench is used for the removal and installation of the 12 wing nuts on the outside of the breastplate. This exampl

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1945 DESCO US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet: Arguably the most desirable and collected diving helmet in the world is the United States Navy Mark V. This example was made on February 2nd, 1945, by the Diving Equipment & Salvage Company (DESCO). T

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Early DESCO US Navy Mark V #167 December 1942: This is the famed US Navy Mark V diving helmet. This example is a very special one that was just recently discovered in South Africa and brought back to the United States! The Diving Equipment & Salva

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Rare 1943 DESCO Small Volume US Navy Mark V Diving Helmet: This is the famed US Navy Mark V diving helmet and one of the first made by Diving Equipment & Salvage Company (DESCO)! The Diving Equipment & Salvage Company started business in the late 1930s. In 19

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New Old Stock DESCO USN Mark V Dive Knife: This is a very nice new old stock or unused US Navy Mark V divers knife. The knife was made by Diving Equipment and Supply Company in Milwaukee, WI and is stamped DESCO on the brass sheath. The leathe

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US Navy Mark V Divers Air Control Valve 1st Style Morse: This is a vintage USN Mark V diving helmet air control valve. It is made of solid brass and was the first configuration used during the first half of the 20th century. In the 1916 US Navy diving manua

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16 Pound Brass DESCO Mark V Diving Helmet Plaque: Impressive large solid brass US Navy Mark V diving helmet plaque. The breastplate features the company name DESCO. This heavy plaque weighs 16 pounds and measures 13 by 9 inches in size! All items wil

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Item Details

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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 handle and shaft.

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