Vintage Helmet 1948-55

Vintage Helmet 1948-55
Item# HH-1948-55
Regular price: $189.50
Sale price: $179.00

Product Description

A handcrafted, authentic full size reproduction of the fabled suspension helmet worn by virtually all teams during college football's Golden era. Features include: classic style facemask (post - 1954 styles), genuine leather jaw pads and vintage, riveted-in, protective suspension webbing. Historically accurate logos, striping and colors gloriously depict the evolutionary designs of college football's legendary teams. The perfect gift for alumni or fans to exhibit at home, office or tailgate. The ultimate choice for the vintage autograph collector.

Safety and equipment innovation prompted the introduction of the plastic RT helmet for the 1948 season, one that maintained the anterior Michigan wing and three “tiger stripes” that originated with the Princeton design. The navy helmet was painted with the wing and stripes, with the center stripe ending at the juncture of the side stripes, and thus not extending to the rear end point of the helmet. This navy shell with maize, or yellow adornment would be the design that would be maintained through the 1955 season.

Price includes $10.50 shipping fee and is shipped directly from the manufacturer.