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Rare 1968 USGI Gentex Vietnam War Era Military Chopper Flight Helmet 8415-782-3037
1968 USGI Gentex APH-5 Vietnam War Military Chopper Flight Helmet 8415-782-3037
$799.99
The helmet is in overall great condition with headset, mic boom and functional retractable tinted visor. Interior helmet liner has been removed. This helmet has been used and all cosmetic damage appears to be from its original usage and is otherwise in great vintage condition. The original data tag is still attached inside the helmet and there is a written initial "AAB" The inside shell of the helmet has molded lettering that reads, PT. NO. 32D1300 GENTEX CORP. LARGE, see photos.
This helmet was likely Army or USMC. In 1968, the Defense Supply Agency (DSA) contracted Gentex Corporation to make 15,116 crash-type flying helmets. Gentex was awarded over $1,086,000 to make these helmets. This information was posted in the Defense Industry Bulletin, published by the Department of Defense in January 1968.
This helmet will be professionally packaged and insured. We offer free shipping to the lower 48 United States.