Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 52

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Russian

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 755		Soviet Air Force, c1960, GSh-4MO Helmet and Partial Pressure Suit (VKK-6M). Supposed to have been worn by a MIG-17 jet fighter pilot, this helmet consists of a white shell, removeable clear visor and sun visor. The communications gear (earphones and microphone) and oxygen hose are attached to the clear visor. There is some rubber deteoration, but the olive cloth skirt and cables are intact. The olive green partial pressure suit is in excellent overall condition with the pilots name written on a wrist label. An attractive addition for any collection. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 756		Soviet ZSh-5A (N2) Jet Helmet. This white fiberglas helmet was first issued in the early 1970s for use in combat aircraft. It is complete with the KM-34 oxygen mask and a single, brown tint, visor that has an automatic actuation system that instantly lowers the visor upon ejection. The helmet appears to be in excellent overall condition with intact visor. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 757		Soviet Gsh-6A Helmet and Partial Pressure Suit (VVK-6M). This green partial pressure suit was used by MIG-21 pilots to prevent their blood from rushing to their feet during high speed manoevers. The suit has three zippers on the front and one on the back (jammed). as well as numerous adjustment laces to ensure a snug fit. Two hoses extend from the waist of the suit which attach to the plane's pressure system. The white helmet includes a rubber bladder, cloth skirt, cables, oxygen tube and communications headset designed to go with this unit. A fascinating addition to any collection. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $219
Lot 758		Soviet ZSh-7A (N2) Jet Helmet. First issued in 1987, this helmet has a series five holes across the crown, designed to relieve drag experienced during ejection. A single dark visor is used with an automatic deployment system. The oxygen system is not inclued with this helmet although a communications cable and an oxygen caple are present as is the original chin strap. Excellent apparant condition and an attractive piece of aviation history. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 759		Soviet Air Force, Flight Suit. This light blue garment has a zipper front and velcro adjustments on the legs and sleeves. There are three Air Force patches on the chest and an English language Sukhoi Design Bureau / Su-27 patch on the right shulder. This suit was worn by cosmonaut Alexander Poleshchuk when on Air Force duty. Attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $334
Lot 760		British "Baxter, Woodhouse and Taylor" (Type "E") Partial Pressure Suit Helmet. This rare, white helmet is complete with clear visor, and sun visor. The ID label on the nylon skirt reads: "Taylor Pressure Helmet / Type "E"/ No. 698/ Bladder No. 1074B". There appears to be some rubber deterioration, but a scarce helmet to find here in the States. There is a "Taylor" Co. label on the helmet reverse. ALSO included are a white cloth visor cover, cleaning rag, and two neck collars (one rather battered). There is also an "Anti-Mistant" bottle issued by the military. The helmet comes in a fitted brown fiberboard "snap lock" case with a label that reads: ""Taylor Pressure Helmet / Ref. 22C/2096 / Serial No. 698 / Date Fitted: 1/12/74 / Name Egerton, R. W. / Unit: "79th Tac. Fgt Squad". The case has a built in helmet stand to hold the helmet secure. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,300
Lot 761		French EFA Type 21 White Helmet and EFA-ARZ Type 30 Partial Pressure Suit. The helmet appears to be complete with clear face and sun visors as well as communication gear (earphones and microphone). There is an EFA decal on the top as well as a Scott Aviaton connector hose on the side. ALSO included is a seperate green nylon skirt and neck ring connector. An extra clear visor and a sun visor are also included. ALSO included is a two bottle Scott Aviation Oxygen System, Survaval Container" that matches the connector on the helmet. This helmet is believed to have been for use on the Mirage Fighter. A green nylon, partial pressure suit is included with an ID label that reads, in part: "Compinaision Stratospherique EFA Type 30 / Date: 7 68, No. 635, Etudes et Fabrications Aeronautiques, Clichy". The suite has hoses at the wrists for partial pressure gloves (not included) and appears to be in excellent condition. Less than 450 of these suits are recorded as having been issued. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,438
Lot 762		French EFA Type 12 White Helmet and EFA-ARZ Type 30 Partial Pressure Suit. The helmet appears to be complete with clear face and sun visors as well as communication gear (earphones and microphone). ALSO included is a seperate T.12 green nylon skirt and neck ring connector, with cables. The ID label reads: "Ensemble E.F.A. T.12, No. 186 / Date: Nov. 1971. Etudes et Favrications Aeronautiques, Clichy". Some rubber deteoriation, but generally in good condition. This helmet is thought to have been used on the F-104 "Starfighter". A green nylon, partial pressure suit is included. The ID label reads, in part: "Combinaison Stratospherique EFA Type 30 / Date: 6 68, No. 625, Etudes et Fabrications Aeronautiques, Clichy". The suite has hoses at the wrists for partial pressure gloves (not included) and appears to be in generally good condition. A green nylon bag with matching ID label is also included. Less than 450 of these suits are recorded as having been issued. ALSO included is a white nylon pressure undergaement with a neck label that reads: "Sous Vetement Ventile / Taille No. 2 / Date: 12 64 / No. 81". All are scarce additions to any collection. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,128