Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Type A-11 Flying Helmet by Slote & Klein - Size Medium DP-28 LMG with clear lands and grooves

with clear lands and grooves and a bright finish

He flew 34 B-17 combat missions in Italy during World War II as commander of the 97th Bombardment Group which destroyed many major strategic targets in the Balkans area and Germany

which was dyed back to confirm with the 1916 order  for holsters to be changed to a black color

retaining almost all of the original plating

There are still the original stock cartouches on the right and bottom sides of the stock

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Type A-11 Flying Helmet by Slote & Klein - Size Medium DP-28 LMG with clear lands and groovesOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely Type A 11 Flying helmet as used by pilots of the Army Air Force during World War II. The A 11 is a simple lined winter flying helmet constructed from four segments of leather. It features hooks to fit the harness of either the type A 9 or type A 10 Standard oxygen masks, tie strings (forehead and neck) for adjustment and a fleece covered leather chin strap. This example is in great shape and retains