WW II USMC Aircraft – TYPE AN 6540-2L LEATHER FLIGHT HELMET – MARINE VET ESTATE!

You are bidding on a SUPERB example of a WW2 USMC Type AN 6540-2L Leather Flight Helmet! This originates from the estate of Marine Corps Pilot Carl Maurice Davis, who served in the Pacific Theater and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross.

The AN 6540 series helmets were a comfortable, lightweight helmet made of unlined tan cotton or leather. It was one of the most widely used WWII naval flying helmets. This series consisted of the AN6540 / 6542 / 6543 helmets which only differed in slight details, such as style of the goggles strap, oxygen mask clips, chin straps, etc. 

Made of a deep, brown leather, this flight helmet is in AMAZING unused condition! No rips, tears, or damage! All adjustments, straps, and snaps function 100% correctly. Features the AN 48440-1 Insulated Ear Cups. Clearly marked with the manufacture label and size. As mentioned, this came from the estate of Carl Maurice Davis, whose service history I am still trying to research. Please see the other items I have listed from his estate. Would make a PERFECT addition to any collection or display!