Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Helmet with Rare D173013 Headset and Microphone Japanese Army Size is approximately 6 7/8

Size is approximately  6 7/8

these were a deluxe design and a sign of a top quality hat

and has matching serial numbers 43561 on all parts including barrel

though no foundry marks are present

Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Helmet with Rare D173013 Headset and Microphone Japanese Army Size is approximately 6 7/8Original Item: Only One Available. The MkII "Talker" helmet was developed in 1942 for naval personnel, allowing communications headgear to be easily worn under the helmet. It was a very large and somewhat ungainly helmet to wear though it did serve its purpose very well. It was designed to accommodate wearing headphones for Radiomen or anyone using shipboard sound powered phones. The Mk 2 was manufactured by the McCord Radiator Company in Detroit