Original U.S. WWII Air Force 58th Wing 509th Bomb Group Bikini Atoll Atomic Tests Silk Patch nChannel the earphone cushions were again

the earphone cushions were again secured to the rigid helmet shell at upper and lower sections with small diameter nylon lacing in a manner not unlike the attachment system used in the P-1A/P-1B helmet

There is some damage over the ears due to wear and age

Action: Percussion Double

These were all of a crucifix shape with huge broad double edged blades

An amazing set with a very early date of 1935

Original U.S. WWII Air Force 58th Wing 509th Bomb Group Bikini Atoll Atomic Tests Silk Patch nChannel the earphone cushions were againOriginal Item: This is an ultra rare, theater made, silk patch for the United States Army Air Forces 58th Wing, 509th Bomb Group. Successor of the famous 509th Composite Group which dropped the two atomic bombs on Japan, the 509th Bomb Group carried out the "Operation Crossroads" atomic test at the Bikini Atoll. The patch has a mushroom cloud at its center. Approximately 3" diameter. Constructed of silk. The 509th Composite Group (509 CG) was a unit