Original U.S. Korean War Summer Flying Helmet with Avionics Spec MIL-H-7151 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly [The reason given for replacement

[The reason given for replacement of the heli-coiled 'tophat' spring-loaded earphone system in the P-4A was that some pilots had apparently sustained severe injury in crash situations involving a crushing lateral impact on the helmet

a bond of blood and soil

It has a curved steel blade which is fire blued and engraved and a one piece molded hilt in brass

while the remainder were leased from other small German states

however this example had the paint stripped during deactivation

Original U.S. Korean War Summer Flying Helmet with Avionics Spec MIL-H-7151 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly [The reason given for replacementOriginal Item: Only One Available. Vintage late 40s 50s US Army Air Force Pilot Summer Flying Helmet with avionics. Tag reads: Summer Flying, Spec. MIL H 7151 (AER) Contract No. N383s 87931 Size Large, Slote & Klein Inc.