SCHRADER WW
II MK V DIVING HELMET WHIP(AIR CONTROL VALVE & HOSE)
Schrader & U.S.Navy Inspector’s Stamp Length
overall 39 1/2 x 6 1/2 l valve x 2 /1/2 diam of star wheel Weight 5 lbs 10 oz If
you own an authentic WW II Navy MK V and are a purist who wants to have accessories that match the Era of your helmet,
we have a Schrader World War Two (WW II) Navy Mk V Dive Helmet “Whip” for Sale. A whip combines an air
control valve with a hose with a proper fitting to attach to the helmet’s check valve. When found it was attached to
a MK V helmet which was sold separately.
Starwheel with hex nut
DESCRIPTION:WW II U.S. Navy Mark V Air Control Whip: This has the correct air valve designed for use with U.S. Navy Mark
V Helmet. It has male submarine inlet and outlet threads and the correct brass loop for attaching to the bastard stud.
It is attached to 3 feet 1 inch of 1 inch OD rubber hose that has a female fitting to connect to the check valve
at the air supply inlet. The hose is secured by special heavy duty cast hose clamps all marked with the letter “A”.
Close-up
of Schrader’s name in shadow, SN H-587 A, and USN inspectors stamp MARKINGS:
This valve has the US Navy inspector’s cartouche on the lower male nut. The maker’s imprint and inspector’s
stamp is on the valve body and reads Schrader/USA/ All brass construction. Weight of Whip 5 pounds 10 ounces.
Section
of valve that has the maker’s mark and the inspector’s stamp CONDITION: These
parts have not been tested, and it is sold without a guarantee of suitability or usability. However, it
is covered by our UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE of SATISFACTION as stated below.Not
to be used without first having passed inspection by a certified dive shop!
Example
of nut with inspector’s stamp