USAAF A-11 Intermediate Flying Helmet

USAAF A-11 Intermediate Flying Helmet

Code: H20395

SOLD

By The Fox Chase Knitting Mills Inc.  Size small.  The leather is in very good overall condition.  There are some abrasion marks on the crown and exposed points but it remains clean and supple. Very good Bennett type buckle and chinstrap. The other straps show some surface wear.  The lining is generally good and quite clean although there is a small seam split  near the lower edge of the lining and some tears in the chamois within the 'padded donut' earpiece on one side (see photos).  There are AAF ink stamps/decals inside and out and an AAF marked label with some damage.  This is the later war variant with a buckled rear adjustment strap and leather reinforced oxygen mask press studs.   Unwired.  A good example.  Stock code H20395.