Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Leather Flying Helmet Lewis Gun but it has broken in

but it has broken in half right by the adjustment buckle

and Fort Lewis were each assigned at least 100 of the training mine sets

of 62 Pall Mall

The handle appears to at one point have been inlaid with gold around the entire edge in an ornate design

the spot welds used to attach the chin strap bales and secure the stainless steel rim are larger and oval shaped on Schlueter helmets than on McCord

Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Leather Flying Helmet Lewis Gun but it has broken inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This fantastic rare example of a genuine WWI Aviator flying helmet is made of a soft leather. Construction is brown leather chamois lined flying helmet with snap chinstrap. Typical allied construction of the period with all snaps present; snaps are all period correct. The leather is soft and supple, nice condition for over 100 years of age. Features an embroidered black background yellow star patch to front. Helmet