U.S WW2 USAAFBomber Crew M-3 Flak Helmet

U.S WW2 USAAF Bomber Crew M-3 Flak Helmet.

U.S. Army Air Forces WWII issue M3 Flak Helmet! World War Two American bomber crews in the skies over Europe needed something more than their leather flying helmets to provide them with shrapnel injuries, however it took a surprisingly long time for a new helmet to be developed and deployed to meet that need. Not until December of 1943 did the M3 reach the ETO, it was the first of three versions of the American flak helmet.
One of the most notable aspects of the M3 is its M1 profile; it's like the steel pot, but with hinged armored ear cups that were used to accommodate the headsets worn by the aircrews. These were then secured with a canvas chin strap, which also had a snap in it, for quick removal if needed.
This example is offered in good, solid, original condition, complete with the suspension liner, chinstrap and only one of the original felt cushions on the inside of the ear cup has come loose but is present and could be easily glued back into position.
The exterior anti freezing paint is intact and complete. Chinstrap is intact and complete. There is faint traces of some writing to the front of the pot but almost illegible. Overall, an excellent example.

Code: 40