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Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 3 WW2 Diving Helmet

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WW2 Miller Dunn Shallow Water Divinhood Style 3 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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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 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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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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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 #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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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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Miller Dunn Co. Antique Diving Helmet: Miller Dunn Co. Antique "Divinehood Style 3" Brass Diving Helmet Accompanied by Three Metal Tags. Inset company tag en verso. Measures 26" x 13" x 13". Estimate: $1000.00 - $3000.00 Domestic Shipping:

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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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Complete Set Of Miller Dunn #1 or #2 Divinhood Weights: This is a complete set of four lead weights for a Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 1 or 2. Both models of helmets utilized a copper strip that allowed the weights to be hooked to them via a copper tab on t

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Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 1 or 2 Lead Weight Set & Wing Nuts: This is a complete set of four lead weights for a Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 1 or 2. Both models of helmets utilized a copper strip that allowed the weights to be hooked to them via a copper tab on t

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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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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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Miller Dunn Divinhood Style 3 WW2 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 example features a few unique traits that make it a special find. First, the helmet retains its original paint covering the copper body. A large majority of this paint is still intact with only small hints of paint loss in spots. Second, 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 flat head screws were replaced by round head screws which did not require as much preparation of the window frame. Third, this helmet features a US Government serial number on the right side of the window frame, L 402. This number indicates the helmet was put into US Government inventory.

The helmet does retain both original lead weights. The brass bolts holding the lead on are original! The glass on the helmet is all present and in good condition. There are no major dents, just minor flaws from light use. As an added bonus, an original Miller Dunn two-cylinder pump No. 1 will accompany the helmet.

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.

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. A shipping quote prior to the auction can be provided by emailing your postal code.