The AN-H-15 helmet was introduced as the standard summer or light weight for the Army Air Force and Navy on April 23, 1943. It served as the replacement for the Type A-9 flying helmet. It was the first flying helmet designed under the joint Army/Navy procurement program.

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Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear Manufacturer Zip-a-Bag Corp.
 Physical Description United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Type AN-H-15 Summer flying helmet; khaki cotton helmet; black rubber earphones; brown rubberized cotton insulated patch cord from each headphone with red plastic platch plug; chamois padding on the inside of the earphones; cow hide chin strap with chamois chin pad; brass hooks for oxygen mask; chin strap buckle and four snaps on left side of helmet attached to cow hide reinforcing strip; two snaps and oxygen mask hook attached to reinforcing cow hide strip; Manufacturer's tag with embroidered gold lettering sewn in back inside of helmet (see marks for full text). Dimensions Clothing: 22.9 x 22.9 x 22.9cm (9 x 9 x 9 in.)
Clothing Size: Large
 Materials Overall: Cotton
Chin Strap: Cow Hide
Ear Pads: Chamois
Earphones: Rubber
 Inventory Number A19870169000 Credit Line Donated by Scott Aviation Co. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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