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WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large

WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large

WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large
Army Air Forces summer flying helmet, Type AN-H-15, size Large. Wartime contract example manufactured by Bates Shoe Co. Helmet retains original fabric shell, leather components, snaps, and rubber ear cups. Army Air Forces insignia is stamped both inside and outside the helmet. Interior spec label remains intact and legible.

The helmet is a named example, with a handwritten name ("Matt Mathors" or "Mathers") and partial address visible inside. Condition is very good for age, showing honest service wear.

Leather components exhibit expected age-related cracking but remain intact. Rubber ear cups are original and show typical WWII-era rubber degradation.

One small hole is present near the rear leather strap and is clearly shown in photos. Helmet has been carefully handled with gloves, lightly dusted only, and stored wrapped in non-acid paper with filler paper and an oxygen absorber for preservation. Army Air Force's aviation gear.


WWII US Army Air Forces AN-H-15 Flight Helmet Named Bates Shoe Co Large