Original WWII U.S. Navy Mark V Diving Helmet by A. Schrader's Son Inc Division of Scovill of Brooklyn NY - Dated May 1942 - As Seen on History Channel Pawn Stars
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This very dive helmet was featured on an episode of History Channel's Pawn Stars in October 2023. You can watch it on the episode below:
Original Item: Only One Available. Schrader’s Son United States Navy Mark V Diving Helmet, dated 1942, #172A Manufactured by A. Schrader’s Son, Div. Mod. No.2, May 1942, Brooklyn, N.Y., 12 bolt with serial number 127A on the brass maker’s tag affixed to the chest plate. Stamped with the US Navy Anchor Inspection mark on the communications cup. The gasket below the patent valve stamped “Mfd. by Battery ESS Tel Equip. Co. Inc.”. Overall condition is very good, no broken windows, functional knobs, denting on helmet. Complete with a basic on custom wood stand. Per US-Government specifications, all Mark V helmets were to be dated with at least the month and year they were produced.
This helmet was made by the A. Schrader’s Son Company, Brooklyn New York. Schrader started making diving helmets and related equipment in the 1840s. They fine-tuned their diving helmet design and became a major supplier to the US Navy. The company went on to be one of the major suppliers of the Mark V from 1916 till shortly after World War II. During World War II only two companies were making dive helmets for the U.S. Navy. The Mark V was used for submarine rescue and salvage work during this period. During the 1850s, August Schrader, a German immigrant, was a dealer in rubber products and supplied fittings and valves for Goodyear. In 1849, in partnership with Christian Baecher they developed a copper helmet for diving and the company evolved from there.
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