Helmet, Flight/Type A-11 and accessories

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Identifier2000-10-16_object_000-01Parts2000-10-16_object_000-01_012000-10-16_object_000-01_02Accession Number2000-10-16Catalog Number2000-10-16/442000-10-16/452000-10-16/47Object NameHelmet, FlightEarphoneMask, OxygenDescriptionHELMET: Dark brown leather helmet; light brown leather lining; interior of earpieces lined with tan chamois; leather chin strap attached with a buckle on one side of helmet, a buckle is stitched to helmet on other side. Three metal snaps on both sides of helmet, near front. Black fabric label inside of helmet.
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EARPHONE: Black rubber earpieces are sewn into both sides of helmet; fabric-covered cord with red end is attached to one earpiece; label information printed on receiver earpieces.
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MASK: Oxygen mask has dark green rubber mouth/nosepiece; dark green rubber hose is attached to bottom of mouth/nosepiece. A reddish/brown fabric piece covers the mouth/nosepiece, and covers the first 2.5 inches of the hose. Three dark green rubber straps are attached on top of reddish/brown fabric piece. A twisted, fabric-covered cord comes out of brown plastic rectangular piece on front of rubber mouth/nosepiece; cord has two-prong black plug at end. Green fabric straps are held in place with adjustable buckles on both sides of mask.MaterialLeatherServiceUSAAFDatecirca 1939-1945Signature/MarksHELMET:
Type A-11
Specification 3189
Size Medium
Stock No. 8300-336015
Order No. (33-038)-44-3177A.F.
The Shelby Shoe Co.
Property, Air Forces, U.S. Army
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EARPHONE:
Receiver
ANB-H-1
Dictograph
90895DimensionsHELMET - H: 9 in/W: 7 in/L: 8 inEARPHONE - H: 4.5 in/L: 3.75 in [measurement of receiver earpiece]MASK - H: 6 in/W: 4 in/L: 19 inBibliographic CitationThe Museum of Flight CollectionRightsIn copyright

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