Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Gunner Helmet with Chinstrap Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts the contents all in immaculate

the contents all in immaculate almost like new condition belonging to a known officer who served on a known destroyer that was sunk in a known action in WW2

The grip is also covered in decorated leather to match the scabbard

Other: includes front sight blade

Stahlwarenfabrik is a well-known maker from the Solingen-Wald area of Solingen

Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Gunner Helmet with Chinstrap Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts the contents all in immaculateOriginal Item: Only One Available. The MkII "Talker" helmet was developed in 1942 for naval personnel, allowing communications headgear to be easily worn under the helmet. It was a very large and somewhat ungainly helmet to wear though it did serve its purpose very well. It was designed to accommodate wearing headphones for Radiomen or anyone using shipboard sound powered phones. The Mk 2 was manufactured by the McCord Radiator Company in Detroit