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WWII U.S. M3 Flak Helmet USAAF

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: 200 USD - 400 USD

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Original WWII-era U.S. M3 flak helmet, designed to protect Army Air Forces bomber crews from shell fragments and anti-aircraft fire. Constructed of steel with hinged ear flaps on both sides, a key identifying feature unique to the M3 design. Helmetis hand-painted “MAPHIS” on the front and “M-2753″ across the top in yellow, likely denoting crew or unit identification. Measures approx. 10-1/2″ front to back, 10″ wide, and 9” tall. TAGS: M3 flak helmet, U.S. Army Air Forces, bomber crew gWWII flight equipment, American military, anti-aircraft protection. Missing one ear pad. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.