Brown leather flight helmet meant for use by fighter and bomber crews. This helmet has seen use but is in good condition.

The leather body has moderate wear from use. The attached leather straps on the back of the helmet are in good condition with all snaps. The size adjusting strap and buckle is also present at rear. Each side of the face has four snaps for attaching the oxygen mask. Chinstrap is present and in good condition.  Each ear has black hard rubber pockets for radio receivers. These were modified by the addition of a snap that cracked both pads. Above left pad is worn and barley readable AAF decal.

The interior is lined with chamois which is a soft leather that is made from the skin of goats, sheep, or chamois. The interior matches the exterior in light wear and light surface dirt. Both ear-pads are present. Above the right ear pad there is a stamped AAF insignia. The original label is present and reads in part “TYPE A-11 / SIZE MEDIUM /THE SELBY SHOE CO. / PROPERTY OF A.F. US ARMY.” There is also a purchase order number and stock number.

Overall good example of a World War Two flight helmet.

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