SPH-1 US Navy Helicopter Flight Helmet (Restored) Size large HS-2

Description

This SPH-1 helmet shell was found in rather bad shape but with an interesting orange paint scheme. Researching the helmet, I was able to ascertain that this orange paint scheme was use in the 1958-60 time frame in Navy helicopters. It was restored with a new edge roll, USGI boom mic mount and microphone, chin strap and headset. The Foam rubber and cloth liner are reproduction parts. Believe it to be a size large as the edge roll kit was a small and had to have a piece added (Leather covers this on the rear).
I replicated the US Navy Anti-submarine Squadron HS-2 graphics and orange paint scheme from a photo from the USS Yorktown, 1959 Cruise Book.
The HS-2 Helicopter graphic on the rear of the helmet is of an HSS-1 Sea Bat Helicopter that was being flown by HS-2 at that time. it is an added detail that probably wasn't on the helmet but does reflect the type of helicopter being flown by HS-2 at that time.
I am in the process of selling items from a 40-year collection of mostly jet age helmets and oxygen masks. Chances are, if you are looking for something, I probably have one.
Additionally, I enjoy researching and then replicating hard-to-find graphics for flight helmets. Again, if there is something you want, please let me know.
This item
Ships to the U.S. only and the item is located in the United States.
As with all my items, I welcome offers and nearly every item I have sold so far was on an offer.
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Returns: I will accept returns but the
buyer agrees to pay all return shipping fees and the item must be returned in
its original condition to receive a refund.