Bidspirit auction | 1940s WWII General Electric Shipbuilder's

1940s WWII General Electric Shipbuilder's Welder Helmet - A handheld welding shield, also known as a hand shield or pancake shield. The main body is constructed from formed black vulcanized fiber, featuring a curved wrap-around front and a riveted top hood section. A rectangular viewing port is centered on the front, secured with a metal frame and rivets, and contains a dark-tinted glass lens. The shield is equipped with a turned wooden handle featuring a bulbous end, which is attached to the bottom center of the fiber body via two large metal rivets and a vertical reinforcing metal strap. The interior of the shield shows a dark matte finish with visible metal fasteners.