Helmet, Flying, Summer, Type A-8, USAAF, Medium, with Type R-14 Receivers,

Genuine WWII USAAF Type A-8 summer flying helmet, made in khaki gabardine.

Size: Medium.

Standardized on October 12, 1933 and featuring a leather chin cup, this helmet was also worn by paratroops on training and in actual combat conditions, as seen in pictures taken during various campaigns -- Sicily, Italy, Normandy and Holland. See D-Day Publishing books: Carentan, pp. 80-81, Sainte-Mère-Église, p. 117, Bridges Are Ours p. 900...

Good overall condition; comes with a pair of R-14 receivers, complete (wire and PL-54 plug).