Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an very nice condition German WWII Luftwaffe Flieger Kopfhaube (Aviator Helmet/Hood), model LKp W101. This is a helmet for winter, as indicated by the W. It is made of leather, with a very nice shearling lining, which has a chamois backed forehead area and neck straps. It even comes with a fully correct and intact communication setup, with attached throat microphones, installed headphones, and a bakelite 4 pin connector on the back.
The helmet still has a clear original manufacturers tag on the interior rear:
FL. Kopfhaube Gr. 59
Baumuster LKp W101
Gerät - Nr 124-436 A
Werk - Nr
Anf. Z
Ln 26618
Hersteller
Siemens
The throat microphones are marked Mi4b and Ln 26779-3 meaning the avionics are comprised of round Mi4c magnetic type throat microphones with four-pole break coupling/plug. They are also maker marked bxo for the same maker as the helmet. It carries the short communication cord favored by fighter pilots and is fitted with a plug that is nicely marked BLK v Fl 27560.
This really is a fantastic large size (59cm, US 7 3/8) example of a German WWII Flying helmet. We don't expect to find any this good any time soon. Ready to add to your collection!
More on the Model LKP W-101:
- This product is available for international shipping. Shipping not available to: Australia, France, or Germany
- Due to legal restrictions this item cannot be shipped to Australia, France or Germany. This is not a comprehensive list and other countries may be added in the future.
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