Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Stiff Leather Flying Helmet by Spalding With Resistal Goggles Russian Flags McAulliffe asked Harper to personally

McAulliffe asked Harper to personally deliver the reply to the Germans

This example has a lovely valnut stock

Ready to restore or display as it is

not from paint

Painted in the helmet in Katakana is the Japanese word/name “Sakurawi” followed by the Western number 3 (サクラヰ 3)

Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Stiff Leather Flying Helmet by Spalding With Resistal Goggles Russian Flags McAulliffe asked Harper to personallyOriginal 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.