Original U.S. Korean War Era P-1B Flight Helmet with Named VF 103 Carry Bag - Dated 1953 Russian Flags On the reverse is the

On the reverse is the date 1946 long with USFA which stands for US Forces

Souvenir hunting away from gun position ceased after this episode

The cock (hammer) was replaced during the period of service with one from a British musket of the period (typical Colonial repair)

However it only uses three ram rod pipes and no nose cap

Original U.S. Korean War Era P-1B Flight Helmet with Named VF 103 Carry Bag - Dated 1953 Russian Flags On the reverse is theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Korean War Issue P 1B Outer Flight Helmet, made by The Selby Shoe Co. in JUL 1953, as indicated on the paper label on the inside left of the helmet. The P 1A adopted in 1949 was basically an advanced version of the P 1, with introduction of a fixed chin strap, addition of a nape strap, attachment of the HS 38 headset with Nylon cord. Further modification involved upgrading of the oxygen mask