discolouration evident on the obverse)
This helmet provided superior protection over other countries' designs due to the skirt that covered the side and back of the wearers head
on loop for suspension - marked “44” for “Jacob Bengel
with original packet for overseas bar
constructed of fine quality BeVo style machine embroidery in golden-yellow threading
India, Republic. An Indian Air Force Sports Control Board Medal 1957 certificate_of_authenticity discolouration evident on the obverse)In silver, obverse illustrating the Indian Air Force insignia, surrounded by the inscription "INDIAN AIR FORCE SPORTS CONTROL BOARD", reverse illustrating a de Havilland Vampire (British jet fighter), inscribed "INTER COMMAND SPORTS WINNERS" above and engraved "BOXING 1955 57" below, measuring 38. 5 mm, without ribbon, edge nicks, bruised, light contact, very fine.