Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Leather Flying Helmet Category_Feed Block Assembly The brown patent leather bill

The brown patent leather bill is still tightly stitched in place

The right shield does have some damage on the bottom and side

which would indicate two successful combat jumps

for Luftwaffebekleidungsamt

Army's first transition to a visor cap after leaving the traditional kepi design

Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Leather Flying Helmet Category_Feed Block Assembly The brown patent leather billOriginal 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