Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Stiff Leather Flying Helmet by Spalding With Resistal Goggles Russian Flags This example has a lovely

This example has a lovely valnut stock

Serial number is present on the inside of both locks and the underside of barrel bears faint London proofs

appear on various parts of the locations

the First and Second World Wars

Painted in the helmet in Katakana is the Japanese word/name “Sakurawi” followed by the Western number 3 (サクラヰ 3)

Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Stiff Leather Flying Helmet by Spalding With Resistal Goggles Russian Flags This example has a lovelyOriginal Items: Only One Available. Original 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 covers the pilots neck. The internal ears are covered with a fabric mesh material and the interior of the entire helmet is lined with a soft cotton canvas.