Original U.S. WWII Era USAAF Bomber and Air Crew Crash Escape Axe - 42D8331 UZI which were noted in script

which were noted in script on the receiver

The reproduction stock has been expertly shaped into the tru thrid model pattern banister rail type and the entire gun has been cleaned and polished to give it a "like new" appearance

1943 dated

This helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original WW2 parts and the shell has all original "corked" grain paint with front seam and fixed bails

much of the original black leather head band remains to the interior and there is what appears to be the original maker's paper label dated 1834 inside the crown of the helmet

Original U.S. WWII Era USAAF Bomber and Air Crew Crash Escape Axe - 42D8331 UZI which were noted in scriptOriginal Item: Only One Available. In excellent condition, this is the real thing: a CRASH AXE used by Air Crewmen to break out of damaged aircraft. Heavy hard Rubber permanently attached handle cover with large curved blade axe head with spike protruding rearward. Measures 15 1 2 inches long, with a 8 inch long head. This style of axe was used by American bomber crews during WWII and after. This example is not dated, but is marked with US Military