Flying helmet german?????

[tystgaard]

No leather markings... But buttoms marked PRYM

Is this a german WWI flying helmet??????????
Any comments?

[Rich Field Flyer]

The helmet is German. It might be World War I or it could be post-war. One clue is the full leather cowl. Another is the Prym button. Prym is a German Company, founded in the 16th century, that made and still makes press buttons. They supplied buttons to the German military through World War II. I can't tell whether there is also a leather loop on top of the helmet. That would also be characteristic of German helmets.

Rich Field Flyer

[tystgaard]

Originally Posted by Rich Field Flyer

The helmet is German. It might be World War I or it could be post-war. One clue is the full leather cowl. Another is the Prym button. Prym is a German Company, founded in the 16th century, that made and still makes press buttons. They supplied buttons to the German military through World War II. I can't tell whether there is also a leather loop on top of the helmet. That would also be characteristic of German helmets.

Rich Field Flyer

Thanks..... yes there are also a leather loop on top of the helmet

[Jim]

Unless it is marked to the flying service or unless there is provenance there is no way to tell if something like this was worn by a pilot or observer, or if it was worn by an auto or motorcycle driver. The wartime vs. post-war time period is also hard to determine.