DESCO Shallow Water Helmets

The DESCO Shallow Water Helmet is the most basic design in our helmet line. It was produced for commercial use in the 1940's.The Shallow Water Helmet differs from other helmets in that the breastplate and top are permanently joined together. The helmet rests on the divers shoulders without being attached to a diving dress. The helmet is held in place by weight. Air is exhausted from the helmet by it escaping under the breastplate lip. It comes high polished and complete with front and back weights.

DESCO One Light Shallow Water Helmet

Cat. No. 59027

The DESCO One Light Shallow Water Helmet has the standard square 6 3/4"x 7" front window. The top shell and breastplate are riveted and soldered together. The window is polycarbonate. It comes with two kidney weights held on with Mark V Flanged Wingnuts. The helmet is also equipped with a Navy Mark V Non-Return Valve. A cast handle is mounted on the top for carrying and to aid in donning. The nametag is the old cast "Diving Equipment & Salvage Co.", soldered to the upper rear of the shell.

Shipping Weight approximately 73 lbs.

DESCO Four Light Shallow Water Helmet

Cat. No. 59027D

The DESCO Four Light Shallow Water Helmet has the standard rectangular 6 3/4" x 7" front window, plus two 3 1/2" x 7" rectangular side windows. The top window is a oval commercial helmet top window. All other details are the same as the One Light Helmet.

Shipping weight approximately 78 lbs.