This is a leather flight helmet as used by pilots of the Army Air Force (AAF)
during WWII. Known as the Type A-11. It came with Snaps on the side of the
helmet that were employed to secure the oxygen mask.
The electronic components would normally go in two places, the ear piece
section would house the speakers. A throat microphone would be worn by the pilot.
The sample shown here is missing the electronic components.
The Army Air Forces logo is stamped in black ink on the inside of the helmet. This
was not always done. It is possible to find helmets that do not have any stamps.
A black tag with golden letters is the trademark of the WWII helmets. The tag
contains different types of information depending on the manufacturer. Usually
the date was not provided. Several of the helmets loose the tag due to normal
wear. The photo below provides a good view of what the the tag looks like.
PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
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Value (2007)
$120.00
Availability (2007)
Medium
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