Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Leather Flying Helmet Lewis Gun The middle barrel band with

The middle barrel band with sling swivel is missing

the spot welds used to attach the chin strap bales and secure the stainless steel rim are larger and oval shaped on Schlueter helmets than on McCord

Elements of the battalion later made two more combat jumps as part of the North African campaign and operated as part of the Tunisian Task Force battling back the forces of Erwin Rommel’s famed Afrika Korps

forced marches and executions of thousands of captured soldiers and civilians (predominantly Croats associated with the NDH

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Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Leather Flying Helmet Lewis Gun The middle barrel band withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This fantastic rare example of a genuine WWI Aviator flying helmet is made of a soft leather. Construction is brown leather chamois lined flying helmet with snap chinstrap. Typical allied construction of the period with all snaps present; snaps are all period correct. The leather is soft and supple, nice condition for over 100 years of age. Features an embroidered black background yellow star patch to front. Helmet