Original U.S. Vietnam War Type Helicopter Pilot Gentex SPH-4 Helmet Dated 1978 - Size Regular U.S. Edged Weapons The high rate of fire

The high rate of fire of the MG 42 sometimes proved a liability

There is also a faint signature on SAYA (scabbard)

at that time were expected to provide their own weapons

giving it a nice "antiqued" look

Original U.S. Vietnam War Type Helicopter Pilot Gentex SPH-4 Helmet Dated 1978 - Size Regular U.S. Edged Weapons The high rate of fireOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a United States Helicopter Flight Helmet type SPH 4 made by Gentex. The helmet is in overall excellent, complete condition with the liner, headset, tinted visor (broken, without nut) and boom microphone. This is a rare Vietnam era (1978) original helicopter helmet in wonderful complete condition! The Sound Protective Helmet 4 (SPH 4) is a derivative of the US Navy SPH 3 and was used by the US Army since 1970.