Original U.S. Vietnam War APH-5 Flight Helmet by MSA with Original Bag & Decals Multi Nation Flags The top of the action

The top of the action bears the correct Forehand and Wadsworth patent markings:

tobacco that is snorted or inhaled through the nose

no major damage just some storage and use wear

The steel scabbard is clearly marked on the rear

The blade is only sharpened on the last 2/3 of the length

Original U.S. Vietnam War APH-5 Flight Helmet by MSA with Original Bag & Decals Multi Nation Flags The top of the actionOriginal Item: Only One Available. At the end of the 50's the APH series helmets introduced a new generation of flight helmets characterized by the external visor covered with a protective shield. Improvement of the communication system, internal liner and oxygen mask retainers was also made and in some versions the dual dark and transparent visors system was installed. These types of helmets were the US Navy and USMC standard jet aircraft headgears