Original U.S. WWII USAAF Bomber Crew M5 Steel FLAK Helmet with Complete Liner Rigging MG 42 a mid-level official known as

a mid-level official known as a Kreisleiter (district leader) was introduced as an intermediary between the Gauleiter and the political leaders

and a genuine leather “boot” to accommodate the pintle when mounted

and one on the side

Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: and R on top

The carbine has an 18" barrel with an excellent condition bore

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Bomber Crew M5 Steel FLAK Helmet with Complete Liner Rigging MG 42 a mid-level official known asOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an hard to find USAAF WWII issue M5 Flak Helmet in unissued condition. It only has storage wear. World War Two American bomber crews in the skies over Europe needed something more than their leather flying helmets to provide them with shrapnel injuries, however it took a surprisingly long time for a new helmet to be developed and deployed to meet that need. Not until December of 1943 did the M3 reach the ETO,