Slovakia, Republic. A German-Made Slovak Air Force Flying Helmet, 1940 Hold 5 mm x 57 mm

5 mm x 57 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

each measuring 42 mm (w) x 59 mm (h)

from your grateful son

tips of the arms re-enforced on reverse

in the Hospital Corps in Cuba during the Spanish American War

Slovakia, Republic. A German-Made Slovak Air Force Flying Helmet, 1940 Hold 5 mm x 57 mmFlying helmet exterior in hickory brown leather, composed of four basic pieces, two full length strips that are stitched in place side to side that run from the front to the back, with large panels placed on either side, each with a round hole cut out for the ears and designed with brown bakelite ear covers that are sewn in place to the leather base. Just below each bakelite cover and butting the rear opening of the helmet is a button marked