aviator helmet with headphones

Date:1940s
Medium:Cotton, leather, metal, wool, plastic
Credit Line: Gift of Patricia A. Lionberger
Accession Number:2012.050.001 a b
Dimensions:11 x 8 x 7 1/2 inches (27.9 x 20.3 x 19.1 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Uniform Accessory
Subcategory:Headwear
Description

Aviator helmet; a. dark green helmet with circular leather side pockets for headphones; brown leather chin strap with white wool lining; b. black headphones with cord and metal plug.

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