Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Stiff Leather Flying Helmet by Spalding With Resistal Goggles Category_Snider Rifle Accessories WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS

WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS

Also included is the leather bayonet belt frog designed to accept all the various bayonets in use at the time

Right Boot: Large size 7 1/2 - 8 1/2 and well-known maker BRISTOLITE

It is fitted with a STEEL reversible ramrod used on both barrels depending which end you insert

though unfortunately the "male" snap is completely missing

Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Stiff Leather Flying Helmet by Spalding With Resistal Goggles Category_Snider Rifle Accessories WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMSOriginal Items: Only One Available. Original Item: Only One Available. This fantastic ultra rare example of a genuine WWI Aviator flying helmet is made of a stiff leather, much like the leather shells of the WWI German pickelhaub helmets. Below the stiff leather bowl is a supple leather apron that covers the pilots neck. The internal ears are covered with a fabric mesh material and the interior of the entire helmet is lined with a soft cotton canvas.