Original U.S. Pre-WWII Navy Aviator Training Helmet with Gosport Speaking Tubes VHS He worked in the aerospace

He worked in the aerospace industry following his retirement from the military

Comes complete with oil rubbed ribbed wood grips and a heavy blue WWI finish

The base of the marlinspike is marked with a Weimar/Luftwaffe eagle with a number 5 inside

The brass barrel is engraved on the top as follows:

and the three upper suspension bands are joined together with the correct green string

Original U.S. Pre-WWII Navy Aviator Training Helmet with Gosport Speaking Tubes VHS He worked in the aerospaceOriginal Item: Only one Available. Scarce 1930s pre World War Two Naval Leather flying helmet with chamois lining and size 8 label. No markings found other than another tag on the chip strap that reads 60. Original connectors in the ear cups, and metal flexible Gosport speaking tubes with elbow and speaking cup at the end.