Original U.S. Vietnam War Era HGU-26/P Flight Helmet with Visor Flight and MBU-5/P Oxygen Mask Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia The German commander was tricked

The German commander was tricked into surrendering to the weaker American force before realizing his mistake

it was also produced under license in significant numbers in Belgium

The crossguards and other fittings are solid nickel alloy

The troop was decidedly an elite organization

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era HGU-26/P Flight Helmet with Visor Flight and MBU-5/P Oxygen Mask Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia The German commander was trickedOriginal Item: One of a kind. The HGU 26 P request for nomenclature is dated Jan 14, 1970 and is based on the HGU 22 P Helmet Shell. There is no military specification detailing exactly what goes into an HGU 26 P but until the appearance of the single visor HGU 26 P both USAF and manufacturer information was consistent in describing the HGU 26 P as an HGU 22 P helmet shell with a PRU 36 P side actuated double visor. Sierra Corp and Gentex Inc sold