Product Overview
The distinctive shape of a vintage flying helmet can do much of the work in bringing an aviator outfit together. The Rothco WWII Style Leather Pilot Helmet recreates the classic Type-B design with a genuine goatskin leather exterior, adjustable leather straps, and covered, zippered ear vents. It is reproduction headwear for historical reenactments, Halloween costumes, and anyone with an interest in vintage aviation clothing.
Leather outside, a soft lining inside
The goatskin shell gives this pilot helmet its leather appearance and soft feel, rather than relying on a synthetic exterior to suggest the period style. Inside, a synthetic suede lining provides a comfortable surface against your head. That distinction is useful when choosing costume headwear you intend to keep on throughout a reenactment, performance, or Halloween event: the exterior supplies the visual character, while the lining makes comfort part of the design.
Adjustment at three points
Leather straps at the chin, forehead, and back of the neck let you adjust how the helmet sits and fastens. Having adjustment in several locations gives you more control over the fit than a chin strap alone, helping you position the helmet comfortably while retaining its characteristic close-fitting silhouette. Choose the appropriate size option first, then use the straps to fine-tune the fit.
The covered ear vents have zipper closures, preserving another recognizable detail of the original aviation design. These sections reproduce the arrangement used to hold earphones in period flying gear, adding detail that matters when assembling a vintage pilot costume or reenactment outfit.
- Style: Reproduction of the classic Type-B pilot helmet.
- Exterior: Genuine goatskin leather.
- Interior: Synthetic suede lining.
- Fit adjustments: Leather straps at the chin, forehead, and rear of the neck.
- Ear detailing: Covered vents with zipper closures.
For customers putting together a period-inspired outfit, this helmet offers both the recognizable flying-cap profile and the smaller details that help the headwear look like part of the outfit rather than an afterthought.
