Original British WWII Royal Air Force Crash Axe dated 1939 - Air Ministry and Maker Marked British Military Hats This paint is 80%

This paint is 80%

features all original paint

This contrasts with other helmets of the era such as

Circa 1850-1890

Original British WWII Royal Air Force Crash Axe dated 1939 - Air Ministry and Maker Marked British Military Hats This paint is 80%Original Item: Only One Available. Covered overall in slight salt and pepper pitting, this is the real thing: a CRASH AXE used by 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 3 4 inches long, with a 7 1 2 inch long head. Marked on the exposed shaft: CHILLINGTON 1939 2IF 1 (CROWN) A. M. There are also markings on the handle, but