Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Helmet with Chin Strap Original Antique Guns The plated fittings have a

The plated fittings have a lovely dark tarnished patina

but there appears to have been 2 patterns made

Abner Doubleday said of the regiment:

Indiana May 27 through August 19

Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Helmet with Chin Strap Original Antique Guns The plated fittings have aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Mk. II Talker helmet is in good overall condition and has heavy wear to the lining. There is some verdigris present around the brass hooks on the leather, which was used as bales for the chinstrap. The chinstrap is in great service used condition. The lining shows very heavy cracking and minor loss of material, but it should be preserved to prevent further damage. These helmets have become much harder to find