Original WWII U.S. Navy MK-2 "Talker" Flak Gunners Helmet MG 34 Accessories These were often referred to

These were often referred to as Miquelet "Rat Tail" Pistols because of the shape of the stock

the leather sweatband is in good supple condition but has come unattached from the cap for about 50% of the circumference

The body with its dark piping is in very good condition

and overall fading

and the the 31 inch iron barrel has an oval muzzle that measures four inches across

Original WWII U.S. Navy MK-2 "Talker" Flak Gunners Helmet MG 34 Accessories These were often referred toOriginal Item: Only One Available. The MkII "Talker" helmet was developed in 1942 for naval personnel, allowing communications headgear to be easily worn under the helmet. It was a very large and somewhat ungainly helmet to wear though it did serve its purpose very well. It was designed to accommodate wearing headphones for Radiomen or anyone using shipboard sound powered phones. The Mk 2 was manufactured by the McCord Radiator Company in Detroit