Original U.S. Cold War HALO HI/LO Free Fall Parachutists Helmet - Size Small German Machine Guns a wonderful bit of history

a wonderful bit of history

Solid zinc construction with little to none of the original gold wash still present

The hilt is composed of multiple thin leather washers

Blade: 25" x 2"

though unfortunately most of the original "fire blue" finish is worn away

Original U.S. Cold War HALO HI/LO Free Fall Parachutists Helmet - Size Small German Machine Guns a wonderful bit of historyOriginal Items: Only One Available. Circa 1976 1980, this is a HI LO Free Fall Parachutist helmet. The helmet was officially known as; Helmet, Parachutists, Free Fall, Type I, Without Communication Equipment. It has a nice label on the interior denying the size as small. This helmet was used for hi lo or lo lo parachute drops by specially trained troops for infiltration under the radar. The helmet has a black leather outer cover with 3 ribbed semi