Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Stiff Leather Flying Helmet Attributed To Spalding Display Guns & Parts Sets double-row box magazine was another

double-row box magazine was another weak point of the design

NEW MODEL [1863]

The crossguard retains some of the original silvering and has a fine patination

The pin fire cartridge was ignited by the compression of a "pin" sticking out from one side which struck and internal primer to ignite the charge

Kriegsmarine had a peacetime strength of 20

Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Stiff Leather Flying Helmet Attributed To Spalding Display Guns & Parts Sets double-row box magazine was anotherOriginal Items: Only One Available. Original Item: Only One Available. This fantastic ultra rare example of a genuine WWI Aviator flying helmet is made of a stiff leather, much like the leather shells of the WWI German pickelhaub helmets. Below the stiff leather bowl is a supple leather apron that covers the pilots neck. The internal ears are covered with a fabric mesh material and the interior of the entire helmet is lined with a soft cotton canvas.