1385 US NAVY APH-5 FLIGHT HELMET.

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Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 400.00 USD
A good example of a 1950s-era flight helmet of the US Navy. The helmet itself is gold in color with blue wings on the front and the word "NAVY" beneath. There is a decal at the rear of the helmet that reads, in part, "MSA SAFETY EQUIPMENT HEADQUARTERS APH-5 HELMET-MEDIUM SIZE….. MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY PITTSBURG 8, PENNA. MADE IN U.S.A." The visor shield is complete and slides freely. The interior has a nylon chinstrap and a chamois-like lining. CONDITION: The helmet shows use but no abuse. The interior is worn with some sweat staining. The exterior shows expected minor scuffs and scrapes. (02-23756/BF). $300-400.