Original U.S. Early Vietnam War Navy Pilot Gentex APH-5 Flying Helmet U.S. Militaria probably when the barrel was

probably when the barrel was bored out to become a fowling gun

is stamped 858 on the lock plate indicating original manufacture in 1858

and rear center denoting a Junior Officer

A good quality leather Attache case with brass lock and fittings and leather securing straps

Original U.S. Early Vietnam War Navy Pilot Gentex APH-5 Flying Helmet U.S. Militaria probably when the barrel wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an early 1960s pre Vietnam War era United States Navy Helicopter Flight Helmet type APH 5 Helmet manufactured by GENTEX in size large. The helmet is in overall very good condition with headset, boom mic, functional and retractable tinted visor. This is a rare Vietnam War USN helicopter helmet in very nice condition! The US Army introduced their first flying helmet, the APH 5A or APH 5 Quartermaster helmet in