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ARTIFACT:
This is a 1980 dated "Top Gun" era United States Navy flight helmet Type PRK-37/P with a 1982 dated helmet bag. The helmet has a visor, earphones and a connector, and is tape-decorated. The interior is a little funky because the shock-absorbent lining is starting to deteriorate. This helmet came from a warm climate and this may be the reason.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1980 (bag dated 1982).
SIZE:
Helmet: approximate size medium; bag: approximately 19" in height by 20" in width (lying flat).
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Helmet: various synthetic materials; bag: nylon, metal.
ATTACHMENT:
Helmet: chin strap with buckle, snaps; bag: handles, zipper, hook.
MARKINGS:
Helmet: HELMET, SHELL ASSEMBLAGE PRK-37/P MIL-H-85847 SIZE MED CONTRACT NO. NOO383-80-C-3110 P/N 954AS300-1 MER CODE 97427; also a label on connector; RUBIN(?) written inside. Bag: BAG, FLYER'S, HELMET DLA100-82-C-4603 8415-00-782-2989 FANCY INDUSTRIES, INC. 12.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VABEX11 LBIEX11/11 SBJFX7/12
CONDITION:
6 (Fine+): The helmet has some spots of light wear to the outside and the interior is beginning to disintegrate.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
