Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Stiff Leather Flying Helmet by Spalding witk Ellington Field 1918 Year Book Japanese Helmets and the original finish was

and the original finish was worn off of the blade and pommel

without any leather straps for the cap

Length: 9 1/2 inches

ideal for placement of the thumb when inflicting an underarm thrust

Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Stiff Leather Flying Helmet by Spalding witk Ellington Field 1918 Year Book Japanese Helmets and the original finish wasOriginal 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 cover's the pilots neck and upper shoulders. The internal ears are covered with a fabric mesh material and the interior of the entire helmet is lined with a soft cotton canvas. This example is