Nations Attic 2026 Diving Into History + More

This is an original DESCO stamped air control valve. This piece of equipment was attached to a Mark V helmet at the end of the whip. The whip is the 3

The US Navy Mark V is arguably the most iconic helmet design in history, serving as a cornerstone of maritime heritage and a pinnacle for collectors.

This unique and seldom seen helmet was made by Diving Equipment & amp; Supply Company (DESCO). Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this company wou...

These are two very nice original US Navy canvas bags. One is what appears to be a new old stock duffel bag with US Navy stenciled on it. The second is

Impressive and heavy, solid brass United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit brass plaque. This piece measures seven inches in diameter and weighs ap

This is an original type 1 press photo used to promote the John Ford movie Men Without Women. 8x10 in size with a few creases, original caption for ph

This is a very nice grouping of original items from a former US Navy diver who dove both the Mark V and Mark 12 helmets. The collection consists of ni

The Yokohama Diving Apparatus Co. Ltd. stands as the preeminent name in Japanese maritime history, renowned for over a century of peerless craftsmansh

Arguably, the most iconic Japanese manufacturer of diving helmets is the Yokohama Diving Apparatus Co. Ltd. Based in Yokohama, Japan, this company pro

This seldom-seen diving helmet represents a unique intersection of Asian maritime history, manufactured in Korea and distributed by the venerable Chin

This is an impressive hand carved Siebe Gorman twelve bolt diving helmet and display stand. Solid wood construction with individual parts carved such

This is an impressive hand carved diving helmet display stand. Solid wood construction weighing approximately 15 pounds. The stand's outer edge ...

This is a beautiful grouping of original UK and Canadian Royal Navy divers insignia patches. All twelve are in excellent condition. All items will be

This is a very nice example of a Cassens & amp; Plath Sextant. This example is stamped C Plath Hamburg and is serial #28346. The instrument is c...

The Gorski diving helmet story begins in the 1980s with Leszek Gorski, a commercial diver in Communist-aligned Poland, who faced a chronic shortage of

The Gorski diving helmet story begins in the 1980s with Leszek Gorski, a commercial diver in Communist-aligned Poland, who faced a chronic shortage of

The Gorski diving helmet story begins in the 1980s with Leszek Gorski, a commercial diver in Communist-aligned Poland, who faced a chronic shortage of

The Gorski G2000SS stands as arguably the first true classic of 21st-century diving history—a highly collectible stainless-steel helmet that

The Gorski G2000SS stands as arguably the first true classic of 21st-century diving history—a highly collectible stainless-steel helmet that

In the 21st Century, diving helmets made by Joe Savoie have been recognized among historians and collectors as one of the most revolutionary helmet de

In the world of commercial diving in the 1970s and 1980s, Miller helmets were considered one of the jewels in the industry. Constructed with a solid b

Blow All Ballast. The Story of the Squalus, by Nat A. Barrows, 1940. The U S Navy salvage of the USS Squalus, where Mark V air helmets converted for u

The Egypt’s Gold, by David Scott, 1932, Faber, London. FIRST EDITION. Tells the story of the use of one atmosphere suits aboard the second Ar

Seventy Fathoms Deep with the divers of the salvage ship Artiglio, hardcover with dustjacket. All items will be shipped with a signature required upon

During the Great Depression, many divers around the world who had no money were forced to make their own diving helmets. Magazines such as Popular Mec

Impressive brass stamped Siebe Gorman & amp; Co Ltd underwater torch or flashlight. This piece measures approximately 12.75 inches long. The gla...

This is a representation of a very rare diving helmet made for the Brazilian Navy by Charles Person of San Palo, Brazil. Person helmets, when found, a

An outstanding example of a Soviet diving helmet in what is called the 3 bolt pattern! This helmet was made at Factory 28 located in Leningrad in 1986

This is an impressive lapel or uniform pin featuring the doomed Soviet submarine Kursk. Impressive original pin with submarine and diving helmet incor

This is an impressive, larger lapel or uniform pin featuring the doomed Soviet submarine Kursk. Impressive original pin with submarine and diving helm

This is an impressive, original Soviet Navy For Merit uniform pin with a diving helmet in the center. The pin is in great original condition with the

This is an impressive, original Soviet Navy Duty Diver uniform pin with a diving helmet. The pin is in great original condition with the pinback intac

This is an impressive, original Soviet Navy uniform pin with a diving helmet and the number one below it, possibly for a Navy Specialist 1st Class. Th

This is an impressive, original Soviet Navy uniform pin with a diving helmet and flags above it. The pin is in good original condition with the pinbac

This is an impressive, original Soviet Navy uniform commemorating the Naval College anniversary, 1947 to 1997. The pin is in good original condition w

This is an impressive, large original Soviet Navy badge commemorating the Kursk K-141 submarine. The pin is in good original condition with the pinbac

This is an impressive, original Soviet diving instructor pin. The pin is in good original condition with the pinback intact. All items will be shipped

This is an impressive, original Soviet diamond shaped pin with a diving helmet in the center. The pin is in good original condition with the pinback i

An impressive trio of original Soviet divers pins representing first, second, and third class diver. The pins are in good original condition with the

An impressive duo of original Soviet pins. The left is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Soviet Navy Search and Rescue department. The right p

An impressive duo of original Soviet pins. The right is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Soviet Navy Search and Rescue department. The left p

An impressive duo of original Soviet pins. The right is a Soviet Navy underwater rescue pin. The left pin is a Soviet Navy divers merit pin. The pins

An impressive trio of original Soviet pins. The right is a Soviet Navy pin, possibly for the 70th anniversary of a dive ship. The center pin is a Duty

This is an interesting grouping of Soviet era items. The collection consists of a 1947 officer graduation photo, a small document book identifying an

This is a nice pair of vintage Soviet or Russian divers' boots. Each boot weighs approximately 24 pounds. Each has a black canvas body, brass to...

This is a vintage Russian or Soviet Navy divers knife. This design features a stainless steel blade, rubber coated handle, heavy brass sheath and leat

This is an impressive collection of Soviet space exploration with a few aircraft pins as well. The pins are affixed to a vintage Communist Labor Party

This is an impressive original Soviet propaganda flag. One side features the phrase For Our Soviet Motherland with an image of Vladimir Lenin. The oth

This is a very nice example of a Ball Recording Sextant Mark 1 Mos 0. This one is dated 1944 and comes in its original hinged wood box with original U

Impressive and authentic antique bosun’s call whistle. This example is stamped .925 silver. It also features a macrame chain. Both the chain