Original U.S. WWII Era USAAF Bomber and Air Crew Crash Escape Axe - 42D8331 UZI One Only available as described

One Only available as described

This helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original WW2 parts and the shell has all original "corked" grain paint with front seam and fixed bails

1943 dated

which were noted in script on the receiver

The 327th Glider Infantry had come across Utah Beach but only its third battalion (1st Battalion 401st GIR) had reported in

Original U.S. WWII Era USAAF Bomber and Air Crew Crash Escape Axe - 42D8331 UZI One Only available as describedOriginal Item: Only One Available. In excellent condition, this is the real thing: a CRASH AXE used by Air Crewmen to break out of damaged aircraft. Heavy hard Rubber permanently attached handle cover with large curved blade axe head with spike protruding rearward. Measures 15 1 2 inches long, with a 8 inch long head. This style of axe was used by American bomber crews during WWII and after. This example is not dated, but is marked with US Military