Vintage B.F. McDonald Co. Aluminum Hard Hat – Los Angeles, c.1940s–1950s

Materials and Features

• Material: Crafted from lightweight aluminum, weighing only 12oz, making it much lighter than modern plastic hard hats.

• Design: A clean, classic industrial design with ridged crown and wide brim, reflecting the rugged look of mid-20th century American industry.

• Suspension: Original interior suspension system made of leather and fabric, a valuable surviving feature that illustrates the safety standards of its era.

Condition

• Considering its age of over 80 years, the helmet remains in very good preserved condition.

• Only a few small scratches and several faint, unobtrusive dents are present.

• The leather and fabric suspension shows expected wear but is intact and complete.

Markings

• Stamped "B.F. McDonald Co., Los Angeles"

• U.S. Patent Nos. 2177145 (1939), 2248366 (1941), 2415214 (1947), D118432

Dimensions & Weight

• Overall: 12.5" L × 10.75" W × 5.25" H

• Weight: 12oz

A rare survivor of early industrial safety equipment, combining historical value and striking display quality.