Original U.S. WWII USAAF Bomber Crew M5 Steel FLAK Helmet Repainted Blue with Air Force Insignia Bayonets Although harried by mortar fire

Although harried by mortar fire day and night

looking to have seen moderate use during the NSDAP period

This pattern of armband was often used in the occupied territories such as the Netherlands during air raids

The strap is in great condition overall

on contact with thicker armor

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Bomber Crew M5 Steel FLAK Helmet Repainted Blue with Air Force Insignia Bayonets Although harried by mortar fireOriginal Item: Only One Available. U. S. Army Air Forces WWII issue M5 Flak Helmet! World War Two American bomber crews in the skies over Europe needed something more than their leather flying helmets to provide them with shrapnel injuries, however it took a surprisingly long time for a new helmet to be developed and deployed to meet that need. Not until December of 1943 did the M3 reach the ETO, it was the first of three versions of the American flak