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Thank you for visiting. We hope you will find some vintage artifacts of interest here, but please be advised that we are OUT OF THE OFFICE from January 22nd through 26th, returning on Monday January 27th, and we will not be able to ship during those dates. Feel free to place an order, or email us to place an artifact ON HOLD, but, again, we will not be able to ship after 01/23/20 until 01/27/20.
Thank you, Ron & Kana
ARTIFACT:
This is a great World War II USAAF Type A-9 Flight Pilot's Helmet. This is a size large helmet, made of cotton and wool, with leather straps. This is put on either as a standalone helmet, or worn under the standard steel pilot's helmets for added warmth and comfort.
VINTAGE:
Ca. WWII
SIZE:
Approximately 10" x 8"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Cotton, wool, leather, and steel.
ATTACHMENT:
Steel clips to steel helmet, leather chin strap
MARKINGS:
"TYPE A-9 BWG. NO. 42 G 6861. A.A.ORDER NO. 42-19388-1. PROPERTY AIR FORCE. U.S. ARMY."
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX16 LABEX02/17
CONDITION:
10- (Near Mint): Amazing condition! The leather is beautiful, there is virtually no wear at all!
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
