Original U.S. WWII USAAF Bomber Crew M5 Steel FLAK Helmet with Complete Liner Rigging MG 42 The carbine has an 18"

The carbine has an 18" barrel with an excellent condition bore

which has been painted for use by a Combat Medic

Ammunition Type: Pinfire Cartridge

the latter of which are tarnished and dark

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Bomber Crew M5 Steel FLAK Helmet with Complete Liner Rigging MG 42 The carbine has an 18"Original Item: Only One Available. This is an hard to find USAAF WWII issue M5 Flak Helmet in unissued condition. It only has storage wear. World War Two American bomber crews in the skies over Europe needed something more than their leather flying helmets to provide them with shrapnel injuries, however it took a surprisingly long time for a new helmet to be developed and deployed to meet that need. Not until December of 1943 did the M3 reach the ETO,