- You Are Bidding On a WW1 90th AERO SQUADRON Item
- A British Style Cloth Exterior (Great for taking Ink) Pith Helmet
- 1932 REUNION in Miami Florida
- 1932 World War Birds
- From the Estate of Lt. A.T Grier 90th Aero Squadron
- Picked Near Salisbury Maryland (Home of Lieutenant Grier)
- Signed by Prominent Aero Squadron Members
- Signed by 1st Lieutenant M.B. Adams (Morton B. Adams) Chief Observer 90th Aero Squadron
- At Least 3-4 Members of the 90th Aero Squadron Mentioned in the book "US Air Service in WWI" by Maurer (Including A.T. Grier, original Owner of this Helmet)
- Also signed by ROYAL FLYING CORPS WWI PILOTS / Members
- The C-46 and The Trident above Likely Refer to Royal Flying Corps #46
- Either that, or the Trident Refers to the 97th Infantry Division who participated in the Ground War in World War One
- Mention is Made of the USS Langley - The First US Aircraft Carrier
- 148th Aero Squadron
- 94th Pursuit Group
- May Mention LT. C.A Schiedler who went missing During the war, but may have survived
- Lt. A.S.S Mider - Fighting Squadron Three
- Lt. F.T. Sargent 213th Squad Royal Flying Corps
- Mentions Kelly and Roosevelt Fields
- Bobbie Sheinser 331st "Dixie" Division 1 - Miami Beach
- Lt. Beane Signature a possibility
- Good to Very Good Condition for age
- Reasonably Solid for a Soft Helmet
- Some Signatures and Writing have Faded as seen over the nearly 90 Years since Signed
- There are no signatures on the Inside of the Helmet
- There are no Markings AT ALL on the inside of the helmet, except for size "L", so it is not shown.
- Partial Chinstrap on one side
- Signatures / Autographs and Art all over the Exterior as Pictured
- Names of Aero Squadron, RFC and RAF Pilots / Personnel
- Some interior liner Remains - Notable Names - Some Signatures and Writing Have Faded
- Signatures / Autographs and Art all over the Exterior as Pictured
- Names of Aero Squadron, RFC and RAF Pilots / Personnel
- Notable Names
- Please See Photos & Examine Carefully for Best Depiction of Helmet Condition.
- Any Condition or other Issues as seen in the Photographs!
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This Helmet Has some wear as Seen
- It is Truly a One-Of-A-Kind Treasure!
- See clear, close-up photos above for full details.
- Please ask all questions prior to buying.
- No Reserve!
- Calculated Shipping in the continental USA
- Shipping To USA and through the eBay global shipping program ONLY (as permitted) on this Stunning Helmet!
A Gorgeous American & British World War Conversation Piece
and a Fine Addition to ANY WW1 Military Collection!
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