Original U.S. WWII B-25 Bomber Named A-2 Flight Jacket 22nd Squadron 7th Bomb Group (Size 40)- Lieutenant NORMAN J. SLOAN Japanese Uniforms History of Finnish Combat Helmets:

History of Finnish Combat Helmets:

One side of the tang bears the makers name: 吉近 or YOSHICHIKA

The lid has an embossed cartouche reading “Ridabock & Co

The helmet is complete with its original brass Carbide Lamp marked "Premier" and has full manufacturer's name and "Leeds

New Made Item: Officially adopted in 1917

Original U.S. WWII B-25 Bomber Named A-2 Flight Jacket 22nd Squadron 7th Bomb Group (Size 40)- Lieutenant NORMAN J. SLOAN Japanese Uniforms History of Finnish Combat Helmets:Original Item: One of a kind. This is an exceptional A2 leather flight jacket issued to a Lieutenant NORMAN J. SLOAN a pilot on who flew in the Pacific Theater CBI (China, Burma India campaign) during WW2 as a member of the 22nd Squadron, 7th Bomb Group known as the "Bombing Eagles". This jacket has been exceptionally well documented. It has a two page full color spread with 8 photos in the wonderful book "Art of the Flight Jacket Classic Leather