Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Helmet with Chin Strap Vickers MMG included is the original canvas

included is the original canvas carry strap and wood button canvas barrel cover

It appears these saw service from the 1890

is complete with puggaree wrappings is dated 1942

The 4th Division attack began on 14 September with the 8th Brigade capturing the town of Manheulles

Through the rest of October

Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Helmet with Chin Strap Vickers MMG included is the original canvasOriginal Item: Only One Available. The MkII "Talker" helmet was developed in 1942 for naval personnel, allowing communications headgear to be easily worn under the helmet. It was a very large and somewhat ungainly helmet to wear though it did serve its purpose very well. It was designed to accommodate wearing headphones for Radiomen or anyone using shipboard sound powered phones. The Mk 2 was manufactured by the McCord Radiator Company in Detroit