Original U.S. 1950s Navy Named High Altitude Full Pressure Flight Helmet Transit Case with Wiring - NASA Mercury Program - No Helmet Included German Mauser 98k K98 the name beautifully scratched into

the name beautifully scratched into the leather on one side in the well-known German style of the period

The gun is one of the very scarce examples that was blued

The serial number is 29394

There is some wear through on the tip area near the end of the fuller from wear due to the scabbard runner

Both the Army and the Marine Corps used the CVC helmet in a number of vehicles

Original U.S. 1950s Navy Named High Altitude Full Pressure Flight Helmet Transit Case with Wiring - NASA Mercury Program - No Helmet Included German Mauser 98k K98 the name beautifully scratched intoOriginal Item. One of a Kind. The US NAVY MK II or Mark II full pressure flight suit was an improvement of the MK I with improved mobility as well as more comfort than the previous naval high altitude gear. The relevant helmet offered improved visibility and new tiedown system to prevent the helmet from rising under pressure. This is an extremely scarce transit case for the United States Navy high altitude helmet. This example is named via a tag