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WWII Croatian Air Force flying helmet.

Croatia, then a province of Yugoslavia, aligned herself with the Germans in WWII and many Croatians served on the Luftwaffe - hence Croatian Air Force clothing and equipment was very similar in design to Luftwaffe issue - this helmet being an excellent illustration. The same pattern as the FK34 Luftwaffe helmet but constructed from heavy brown canvas lined with dark brown cotton and having grey leather straps and trim. Beautifully made, with hooks for a LW 3-strap oxygen mask. One ear has been neatly opened up and finished for wearing a headset receiver. Linen label indicates size 56 or 1B though it seems larger and fits a display head with lots of room to spare. Far more scarce than a standard LW summer helmet.

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WWII Croatian Air Force flying helmet	WWII Croatian Air Force flying helmet
WWII Croatian Air Force flying helmet	WWII Croatian Air Force flying helmet
WWII Croatian Air Force flying helmet	WWII Croatian Air Force flying helmet
WWII Croatian Air Force flying helmet

USN NAF1092 flying helmet by HLB, size 7, excellent condition.

Unissued condition, superb leather and chamois lining - and a big size. Good labels inside and nice clear USN stamp on the back. Chin cup is the hard leather version and has some minor surface wear around the buckles, otherwise this would be very difficult to upgrade.

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USN NAF1092 flying helmet by HLB, size 7, excellent condition	USN NAF1092 flying helmet by HLB, size 7, excellent condition
USN NAF1092 flying helmet by HLB, size 7, excellent condition	USN NAF1092 flying helmet by HLB, size 7, excellent condition
USN NAF1092 flying helmet by HLB, size 7, excellent condition	USN NAF1092 flying helmet by HLB, size 7, excellent condition
USN NAF1092 flying helmet by HLB, size 7, excellent condition	USN NAF1092 flying helmet by HLB, size 7, excellent condition