Pre War Cloth Helmet? With Insignia, Need Help With This One

[blitz67]

I found this today at the local auto parts swap meet. I believe this is pre WWII, but I really have no idea. There are no tags or markings other than on the ear cups and wiring. I have no idea what the red face signifies, but it appears to be period sewn. Anyone ever seen one of these before? Thanks

 

Brad

[blitz67]

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[doyler]

Its a Navy set.

[jerry_k]

WW2 US NAVY deck helmet converted to flying helmet. Nice example!

 

Cheers,

Jerry

[blitz67]

Thanks!

[northcoastaero]

The goggles appear to be the American Optical made AN-6530 type with the tubular top vents. The

Charles Fischer Spring Company manufactured ones had streamlined vents on the top. Hope this

helps.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN-6530_goggles

[blitz67]

It does help, thank you very much!

[jerry_k]

Another nice set was split to sell on Ebay to make more money... very sad!

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/352045291976?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-WWII-US-Navy-or-AAF-American-Optical-CO-AN-6530-Flight-Goggles-/352045277654?hash=item51f788a1d6:g:k0MAAOSwCQZZB4qZ

 

 

Jerry

[blitz67]

Well I purchased it an auto swap meet, it was laying in a box of oily fuel filters, so I did save it either way, and now both the hat and goggles will be well taken care of and have a nice easy retirement, being proudly displayed in someone's collection.

[MilitaryPicker1941]

Well I purchased it an auto swap meet, it was laying in a box of oily fuel filters, so I did save it either way, and now both the hat and goggles will be well taken care of and have a nice easy retirement, being proudly displayed in someone's collection.

Just curious, but did you get this at the Englishtown swap meet? I've never been that lucky with finding much there

[blitz67]

Sorry, no, I have moved to California. I loved that flea market, just like all of them, you have to get there before the sun comes up. I found a ton of good stuff there over the years.