Flak Helmet #9 M5 The finish is well worn

The finish is well worn

Apart from a bit of a clean-up

Japanese combat shell in good condition

It is reversible with Jungle and Beach camouflage patterns on either side

obviously to mount a badge

Flak Helmet #9 M5 The finish is well wornFlak Helmet #9 M5 Shell: The shell is an original WWII M5 Aircrew Flak helmet. The heat stamp at the centre rear is 1184B. The shell is fitted with two hinged ear flaps; longer than the M3 type with a tapered end and the chinstrap loops on the inner surface. The M5 evidently does not come fitted with the O D felt pads on the inner surface of the ear flaps. The shell and ear flaps are in excellent condition. When acquired, the helmet was covered in