Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Leather Flying Helmet Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly which became known as "Hadfield's

which became known as "Hadfield's steel"

and it appears as though the original darkening is in the grooves of the quillon

The exterior shell retains most of the Luftschutz paint

Offered in very nice attic fresh collector's condition

The lock is marked with the normal CROWN over G

Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Leather Flying Helmet Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly which became known as "Hadfield'sOriginal 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