Original U.S. Early Vietnam War USN Navy Pilot Gentex APH-5 Flying Helmet British Machine Guns The blade itself is stamped

The blade itself is stamped MADE IN GERMANY right where the crossguard meets the grip

It measures 38” when fully extended

describes an action that took place in August 1916

the frames linked together by an aluminum nose chain

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Original U.S. Early Vietnam War USN Navy Pilot Gentex APH-5 Flying Helmet British Machine Guns The blade itself is stampedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a 1960's early Vietnam War era United States Navy USN Helicopter Flight Helmet type APH 5 Helmet manufactured by GENTEX in size large. The helmet is in overall good condition with headset receivers, functional retractable tinted visor which is cracked. The helmet was painted black for reasons unknown, the wearer more than likely wanted to change from the gold color. The original golden color can still be seen