Original U.S. Cold War Era Gentex HGU-39/P Flight Helmet in Original Box - Dated 1979 One-of-a-Kind with the snaps replaced by

with the snaps replaced by grommets with string pulled through to tighten the cover around the canteen

The 225 Rangers had set off from Britain to launch an assault upon the cliffs overlooking the English Channel

Stevens died on February 6th

and I was lucky to come through it

Markings along the top almost gone through wear and pitting scars

Original U.S. Cold War Era Gentex HGU-39/P Flight Helmet in Original Box - Dated 1979 One-of-a-Kind with the snaps replaced byOriginal Item. Only One Available. The HGU 39 P is a chemical, biological, oxygen helmet and mask used in the 1980s. The basis of the HGU 39 P is an SPH 4 helmet without the visor cover. Cast aluminum oxygen mask receivers and Air Force communication components complete the basic helmet. A chemical hood can also be laced over the helmet and mask. This is just the basic helmet without any of the attachments. This is a good unissued example of the HGU