Original U.S. USAF Air Force Flying Helmet Type HGU-55/P with Visor and Oxygen Mask One-of-a-Kind Between 1941 and 1944 the

Between 1941 and 1944 the regiment along with members of the Finnish Army fought against the Soviets in the Lapland War

The paint had worn and chipped and the underlying metal has acquired a smooth oxidized patina with only some scattered light pinpricking and minor pitting present

This was considered a logical choice as a number of Polish companies inherited production lines of German World War I grenade designs

Bronze Star (Two Oak Leaf Clusters

used during the American Civil War

Original U.S. USAF Air Force Flying Helmet Type HGU-55/P with Visor and Oxygen Mask One-of-a-Kind Between 1941 and 1944 theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Manufactured by Gentex this is a HGU 55 P pilot's flight Hard shell helmet of grey plastic, the edges trimmed with padded grey leather and featuring external white metal housings either side for fitting the oxygen mask metal bayonet clips. Inside, the helmet is lined with black padded fabric that originally included padded ear telephones (absent). A chinstrap of black nylon is fitted, secured either side of the