Original U.S. Cold War Era Gentex HGU-39/P Flight Helmet in Original Box - Dated 1979 One-of-a-Kind The 225 Rangers had set

The 225 Rangers had set off from Britain to launch an assault upon the cliffs overlooking the English Channel

Specifications:Blade Length: 9 3/4"Blade Style: Single Edge w/ FullerOverall length: 14 1/2“Crossguard: 2 1/8”Scabbard Length: 11"

and I was lucky to come through it

Markings along the top almost gone through wear and pitting scars

It has the great "crushed" saddle form appearance which we all love

Original U.S. Cold War Era Gentex HGU-39/P Flight Helmet in Original Box - Dated 1979 One-of-a-Kind The 225 Rangers had setOriginal Item. Only One Available. The HGU 39 P is a chemical, biological, oxygen helmet and mask used in the 1980s. The basis of the HGU 39 P is an SPH 4 helmet without the visor cover. Cast aluminum oxygen mask receivers and Air Force communication components complete the basic helmet. A chemical hood can also be laced over the helmet and mask. This is just the basic helmet without any of the attachments. This is a good unissued example of the HGU