This Interesting Helmet Has Been Sold. Thank you! RUSSIAN 3 BOLT HELMET From Famous Diver This Russian 3 bolt helmet is in remarkably good condition and has a history which sets it apart from others of this type. If you are looking for something special at an affordable price, this  may be the diving helmet for you. DIMENSIONS: 17“ H x 15 1/2“ W x 17 3/4“ D    Handle + 2” TOTAL WEIGHT 36 1/2 lbs  Copyright 2011 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved Presented is a 3 bolt, 3 light Russian helmet, Circa 1992, that comes from the collection of the former owner of a diving company with extensive overseas operations whose abbreviated resume is below. It was given to him by the Russians with whom he worked on a private mission in the waters off the submarine bases in Murmansk and Severomorsk. TAG READS: 28 BOEH 9-4 W^EM 807 1992                       Inside the triangle is 11 over OTM         Left side showing speaker housing                      Exhaust on right rear                   The front port is tight              Air supply and exhaust valve elbow PROVENANCE: From the collection of a USMC 1st Force Recon veteran, who after serving two tours in Vietnam, and five years service, began a diving career that spanned four continents, and 20 years underwater experience before becoming  a manager. The next years were spent as Oceaneering Manager of the Deep Diving Bell and Saturation Systems for a large diving company. In 1981, he founded his own deep saturation diving company specializing in 300+ meter / 12 man / split level operations serving the needs of such companies as PETROBRAS. His company holds the longest running safety track record in the world for deep diving operations to 300 meters having performed more than twenty years of safe diving operations without a FATAL ACCIDENT. The dive support ship “Toisa Sentinel” under his supervision has performed more than 4000 saturation dives in deep water to 300 meters without a fatal accident as well. One of his personal engagements during this period was with a US Nuclear Submarine operations scientist in Russia where they performed confidential shallow water work off of the coast of Murmansk inside the Arctic Circle. Murmansk was a central base of the Soviet Nuclear Submarine fleet during the Cold War.  Private operations were also conducted near the naval base of Severomorsk; which today is still the Head quarters of the Russian Northern Fleet   In 1994 his company mobilized  another vessel with a 22 man split level saturation system on the Support Vessel Toisa Sentinel. His crew on the DSV Toisa Sentinel had been operating continuously performing 24 hour day,. Deep diving operation for Petrobras from 1994 until 2011. Selling his dive company in 2001, he continued with them until 2005, at which time he began a saturation diving consulting business in which he is active today.                         Inside bonnet, View 1                 Inside bonnet, View 2 CONDITION: The helmet mounts by three bolts to the corselet. We did not separate them. The interior is clean and has 95% of its tinning. There is a cup for a microphone, but it is missing as is the vent cover which deflects the air suppply to over the front port. The front port does not unscrew. The breast plate has a dark reddish purple patina, while the bonnet has a rich golden brown coloring of age. There is only one air vent in this design which is hard to see, no spitcock, and no check valve. The helmet has the appearance of being hammered out on a buck which is the old way of forming them before spinning became the accepted choice. There is a slight crease on the left front of the breast plate so one side is higher. Except for some minor dents other than those from making it, and evidence of use, the helmet is in very good condition. OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are  included in this offer if an error is due to our fault. SHIPPING & PACKING: The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination is an additional charge. We price our shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling. Within the continental United States, a helmet will generally ship for $125.00 depending on destination and amount of insurance.   International buyers welcome, but inquire first.  We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. 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 credit cards or PayPal accepted.           Copyright 2011 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved