Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Helmet with Headset and Microphone with Manual in Original Box Brunswick Parts In the nearly half-century prior

In the nearly half-century prior

as expected with any piece of historic leather

but no major cracks

This is a very nice early issue painted stamped brass construction black (3rd Class) wound badge

The liner is correct high pressure late 1960s issue liner

Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Helmet with Headset and Microphone with Manual in Original Box Brunswick Parts In the nearly half-century priorOriginal 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. This example is in fantastic condition with its original chinstrap, and