Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Stiff Leather Flying Helmet by Spalding with Rare Snap-On Neck Shield Russian Maxim 1910 Rudders and propellers are best

Rudders and propellers are best serviced on dry docks

French cuffs

The cap screws on and off perfectly with no issue

locking correctly when returned into the grip

but do not show any major rust

Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Stiff Leather Flying Helmet by Spalding with Rare Snap-On Neck Shield Russian Maxim 1910 Rudders and propellers are bestOriginal Items: Only One Available. Original Item: Only One Available. This fantastic ultra rare example of a genuine WWI Aviator flying helmet is made of a stiff leather, much like the leather shells of the WWI German pickelhaube helmets. Below the stiff leather bowl is a supple leather apron that covers the pilots neck. This example comes with the scarce additional snap on apron extension. The internal ears are covered with a fabric mesh material