• A primitive pressure helmet which looks like a knight's helmet with metal full-body face guard and darker-colored brim for attachment to the rest of a pressurized suit.
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    One of the treasures of the National Air and Space Museum is Post’s first pressure helmet developed in conjunction with the B.F. Goodrich Company. 

  • A primitive pressure helmet which looks like a knight's helmet with metal full-body face guard and darker-colored brim for attachment to the rest of a pressurized suit.

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