This helmet is an original Marietta Suspension Cincinnati Bengals helmet from 1975. The helmet is a "clear shell" with the paint under the shell of the helmet. All original and very rare, the helmet has the original suspension, jawpads, and very rare optional concussion padding. The helmet is in excellent original condition with no modifications. The original clips were broken reproduction replacement clips are now in place securing the original Riddell facemask to the helmet. The original hardware is used to secure the facemask clips to the helmet. There are no player identifiers on or inside of the helmet. Thin mil Benadla decals are properly positioned on the helmet and are adhered to the helmet very well with no lifting. Original Marietta factory decals are inside of the helmet with the 1975 datecode. A great rare vintage Marietta helmet that is very hard to find. The helmet was sourced to us in a trade from a NFL and College clear shell collector. If you know how rare Bengals helmets are - together with how rare Marietta NFL helmets are, you know what this is. You'll never see another one.
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