{"product_id":"original-japanese-wwii-1941-dated-leather-winter-flying-helmet-with-pilot-goggles-1","title":"Original Japanese WWII 1941 Dated Leather Winter Flying Helmet with Pilot Goggles","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Constructed of a rich medium brown leather, this helmet is offered in excellent condition. It is made of 8 separate pieces of leather, with a 5 pointed Japanese Army Star on the front, although the star on this example is unfortunately \u003cstrong\u003emissing\u003c\/strong\u003e. The interior is fur lined, the fur is soft and in wonderful condition. The rigid ear cups are complete, and made of hardened leather, each having holes in the center for mounting the communication equipment and receivers. The interior of one ear cup is marked;\u003cstrong\u003e 昭十六 年 \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich means SHOWA 16 or \u003cstrong\u003e1941\u003c\/strong\u003e. All straps are fully functional, all the buckles and tabs work perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the helmet are classic cat eye goggles as worn by Japanese Army Pilots during WWII. Maroon aluminum frames with brown velvet face pads. Elastic headband strap is original and complete. Clear glass lenses are heavily worn and cracked but have a lovely patina. The set is offered in overall in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful set that will be a focal point of any WWII Japanese aviator collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41847013605445,"sku":"ONSV24SOS103","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24SOS103__01.jpg?v=1726256031","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-japanese-wwii-1941-dated-leather-winter-flying-helmet-with-pilot-goggles-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}