Original U.S. Vietnam War US Navy Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 9 Gentex SPH-4 Helicopter Helmet - HC-9 Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia Both decorative and functional

Both decorative and functional

On the Allied side

in April 1942

and the sliding plate under the frame latch is missing

Original U.S. Vietnam War US Navy Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 9 Gentex SPH-4 Helicopter Helmet - HC-9 Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia Both decorative and functionalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 9 HC 9 flew the HH 3A Sea King and during its existence was the only US Navy squadron whose mission was to provide Rescue and Recovery of Aircrews in a hostile environment and Insertion and Extraction of Special Forces wherever needed. From 1990 their mission was assumed by HSC 4 and HCS 5. This is a United States Helicopter Flight Helmet type SPH 4 made by Gentex. This is an early