Selling this amazing and ultra rare original Gueneau 458 flight helmet from the iconic French Normandie Niemen squadron!

This helmet was painted in squadron for one of the squadron's anniversaries. Have a look at the photos of the squadron's Mirage F1 which was also painted for the occasion. 

The helmet is a size medium ('MT") in complete and good condition for its age. 

Clear and dark visors, leather edge roll, earphones are all present and in good condition. No label unfortunately. Please note that the helmet is old and has slight cracks in the shell. This is in the back of the helmet, so not visible while displayed. 

The decoration was hand painted and enhanced with tape, as it was often the case.

IMPORTANT: Please note that the Ulmer 82 MK oxygen mask is NOT INCLUDED in the sale, but can be purchased separately. It is the correct mask for this helmet and squadron which used to fly on Mirage F1 at the time. Let me know if you would be interested in purchasing the mask ($300). 

The helmet is in Paris, France, but I will ship internationally including the US, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, etc. at the actual international shipping cost. For those destinations, insured shipping with tracking is ~$75 / €70, and around €40 for Europe. I will reimburse you the shipping cost difference if any, so don' worry about that.


Please note that I am trimming my collection so have a look at my other flight-related items including numerous amazing USN and AAF flight helmets and jackets (G1, M422a, ANJ-3, 55J14, 7823 (AER), 7823 A, 7823 B, A2, B3, M445, L2B, B-15C, etc.). I will continue to list other collector’s items in the next 2 weeks including vintage squadron patches, flight helmets, flight suits, flight gloves, etc.

Please note that I will NOT accept returns as I did my best to capture every detail in the item description and through multiple pictures.