Presented is a vintage German Draeger also spelled Drager, diving helmet from the 1950's which is in excellent condition overall. This is an air supplied helmet referred to as Style DM 20 meaning that air is supplied from a surface pump rather than using attached tanks in which the air is recirculated as is done in Draeger's DM 40 model. In this helmet, the air vents from a central location next to the front port so do not expect to see ducting as in other designs.

 

Air vent bulge

Serial numbers

Maker's stamp

 

CONDITION overall is excellent considering its years of service. It has two minor faults. The glass in the right port has a crack which is hardly noticeable. And, the serial number on the bonnet does not match the number on the breast plate. It is said this is fairly typical since the German diver's and service shops do not pay particular attention to keeping the two together. Like all our helmets, this is being sold for DISPLAY ONLY. It should not be dived without having passed inspection by a certified dive ship.

 

BRIEF HISTORY: The Draeger company of Lübeck, Germany commenced operations in 1909 as a manufacturer of gas valves, firefighting equipment, and mine safety devices plunges into making dive gear. In 1912, the company created a self-contained dive system combining a "hard hat" style helmet with a backpack containing compressed oxygen. Over the next few years, Draeger won numerous patents for diving equipment. They are still in business today making helmets that look more like for space exploration than diving.

 

DIMENSIONS:

 

19"H x 17 1/2" W x 18 1/2" D                   Weight 37 1/2 pounds

 

International buyers welcome, but inquire first.  We have satisfied customers in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Holland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.

SHIPPING & PACKING: The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination, will be calculated after the auction and is an additional charge. You may email us before bidding to get these costs. We price our shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling.

OUR UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original packaging and condition. Return items must be insured for their full value. A prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Unfortunately, no refund will be made for the cost of shipping, packaging and handling unless we are in error.

ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, money order, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. No checks from overseas buyers, no credit cards or PayPal accepted on this item.

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