Original U.S. Cold War Era Gentex HGU-39/P Flight Helmet in Original Box - Dated 1979 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories There is slight wood loss

There is slight wood loss to the pommel

It measures from corner to corner 28” with a hoist side width of approximately 11”

- One German WWII Administrative Special Service Official Shoulder board

The heat was oppressive

1943 which was two months before the insignia was officially approved

Original U.S. Cold War Era Gentex HGU-39/P Flight Helmet in Original Box - Dated 1979 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories There is slight wood lossOriginal 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