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 Dunn started out in 1915 with the Divinhood, a simple helmet that became popular with civilian and military divers. In 1925 Miller Dunn introduced the much improved Divinhood Style 2, which would become the US Navy standard shallow water helmet.

The Style 2 Divinhood utilized two angled glass windows on the front protected by brass bars. The large angled windows provided a great field of view but also created a distorted vision when looking straight ahead. Regardless, the model would be made for well over 10 years and proved popular in all sorts of underwater professions and activities.

This beautiful example was made during the first year of production, 1925. This is known by the ID plate, which was changed during 1926. Also, the first Style 2s featured a slightly narrower shoulder flange that this helmet has. In most cases, dating a Miller Dunn helmet to a specific one or two year period is impossible.

This helmet has been professionally polished and a clear coat applied to preserve the brilliant shine of the copper and brass. The copper body is in wonderful condition with only a few minor working dents on the top and towards the back. The brass window frame, bolts, air elbow and handle are all original and in very nice polished condition. The glass is new and in like new condition. The glass has not been sealed so it is a bit loose.

Unlike the Style 1 and Style 3 Divinhood’s, the Style 2 was made in between World War’s. This resulted in only limited US government orders and now in the 21st century very few surviving examples. The helmets unique design also make it a highly desirable model that rarely comes to the market. Having the opportunity to own one from the first year of production is also a rare occurrence.

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. 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.