Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Unissued Aviator Flight Helmet Set - Polaroid Goggles, A-10A Mask, AN-H-15 Helmet Antique Winchesters while other sources list him

while other sources list him as having been at Springfield

Most likely the owner's original scabbard became damaged

It does appear to begin with a B however

as well as some slight flame on the butt stock

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Unissued Aviator Flight Helmet Set - Polaroid Goggles, A-10A Mask, AN-H-15 Helmet Antique Winchesters while other sources list himOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Purchased at a private auction recently, this is a wonderful WWII U. S. A. A. F. aviator set in great condition. It is comprised of the following items Polaroid GOGGLE, SUN, WIND, DUST: The goggles are in very good condition, and are the regular issued ones. The lenses are amber and the elastic still stretches. WWII USAAF Khaki Summer weight flight helmet type AN H 15: Made by JOSEPH BUEGELEISEN CO. in Size