Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Helmet with Chin Strap Original Antique Guns [5] The B-24 was notorious

[5] The B-24 was notorious among American aircrews for its tendency to catch fire

but there appears to have been 2 patterns made

The plated fittings have a lovely dark tarnished patina

he stepped on a land mine and was mortally wounded

Abner Doubleday said of the regiment:

Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Helmet with Chin Strap Original Antique Guns [5] The B-24 was notoriousOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Mk. II Talker helmet is in good overall condition and has heavy wear to the lining. There is some verdigris present around the brass hooks on the leather, which was used as bales for the chinstrap. The chinstrap is in great service used condition. The lining shows very heavy cracking and minor loss of material, but it should be preserved to prevent further damage. These helmets have become much harder to find