Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Named Helicopter Pilot SPH-4 Helmet by Gentex - Service Worn U.S. Civil War the steel mounts are blued

the steel mounts are blued and the trigger guard bears fine engraving with a pineapple finial

This is the English version of the message:"December 22nd 1944To the U

but this example just has a lovely lightly aged patina

with a wooden ramrod held under the barrel

was designated as the US Model M1917 steel helmet

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Named Helicopter Pilot SPH-4 Helmet by Gentex - Service Worn U.S. Civil War the steel mounts are bluedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a United States Helicopter Flight Helmet type SPH 4 made by Gentex. The helmet is in overall excellent, complete condition with the liner, headset, tinted visor and boom microphone. This is a service worn example, although still in fantastic condition, it is worn, scuffed and faded, all indications of a great service worn helmet! This is a rare Vietnam era original helicopter helmet in wonderful complete