Original U.S. WWI 110th Aero Squadron Leather Flying Helmet with Wilson Goggles and Photos Historical Military Books The top of the cap

The top of the cap is marked:

This cannon tube has not been polished nor cleaned and retains most of the patina and stains from its approximate 140+ years of existence

There is some oxidation on the aluminum fittings where the finish has lifted

Barrel Length: 23 1/4 Inches

which was done during the period to order as it is under the nickel finish

Original U.S. WWI 110th Aero Squadron Leather Flying Helmet with Wilson Goggles and Photos Historical Military Books The top of the capOriginal Item: Only One Available. This set was purchased directly from the famly of a Lieutenant Harris who served as a pilot assigned to the 110th Aero Squadron during World War One. The set consits of the following items: A fantastic rare example of a genuine WWI Aviator flying helmet is made of a soft leather and is nearly identical to a known SPALDING pattern helmet, in fact it may very well have been made by Spalding but a maker label is absent.