Italian WWI Flying Helmet, French Roold Pattern
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $350.00

Original era manufacture. Based on a French design and used by the Royal Italian Air Force during WWI. Cork body covered with a reddish-brown canvas covering. The helmet is complete except for a thin band of fabric which encompasses the lower edge of the shell covering the securing staples. It is a bit misshappen from poor storage but the body is not crushed or broken. Scarce helmet we would think, came from a local picker who found it in a thrift shop.