Original Japanese WWII 1942 Dated Leather Winter Flying Helmet with Pilot Goggles MP 44 Barrel and action retain about

Barrel and action retain about 20% original bluing having matured beautifully

There is also a stress crack running from the loop on the end to the butt of the knife for about 1/4"

Civil War issue in in really nice condition

Recently acquired from a large military collection purchase

News clippings etc

Original Japanese WWII 1942 Dated Leather Winter Flying Helmet with Pilot Goggles MP 44 Barrel and action retain aboutOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Constructed of a rich medium brown leather, this helmet is offered in excellent condition. It is made of 8 separate pieces of leather, with a 5 pointed Japanese Army Star on the front. The interior is fur lined, the fur is soft and in wonderful condition. The rigid ear cups are complete, and made of hardened leather, each having holes in the center for mounting the communication equipment and receivers. The