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Korean war US Air Force Pilot Helmet Bag -
The Korean war witnessed the introduction of jets in the battlefield. Combatants from both sides
engaged in dogfights employing jet fighters for the first time in history.
The new weapons required new gear for the pilots to wear. The days of the leather and cloth
helmets were a thing of the past. hard shell helmets were here to stay.
The item featured on this page is one of the first helmet bags that were issued to pilots
to carry and store their helmets. All cloth construction. Light padding applied to the
walls. A draw string system keeps the bag closed. Green color.
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This Korean War US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other Korean war US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, air Force, Navy and other organizations.
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