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WW2 German LKp W100 Fliegerkopfhaube Winter Flight Helmet BATTLE OF BRITAIN

31217, as used by many German pilots throughout the early stages of WW2. During WW1, most pilots quickly realized the need for protective headgear due to the cold weather effects while in an open cockpit. As no headgear was readily available, pilots were forced to utilize commercially produced leather motorcycle and automobile helmets. During WW2, [Continue]

WW2 German Luftwaffe Battle Of Britain LKp W101 Leather Flight Helmet 1940

A used WW2 German Luftwaffe LKp W101 Leather Flight Helmet. Manufactured by Siemens Ln. 26618 and dated 1940. Comes with Earphones Ln. 26602, Mi4b Throat Microphones Ln. 26779-2 and 45 long cord (favoured by bombers). The leather is in great shape, soft and supple, with normal signs of wear/use. The interior is also still in [Continue]

WW2 German LKpS100 Fliegerkopfhaube Summer Flight Helmet BATTLE OF BRITAIN

31216, as used by many German pilots throughout the early stages of WW2. During WW1, most pilots quickly realized the need for protective headgear due to the cold weather effects while in an open cockpit. As no headgear was readily available, pilots were forced to utilize commercially produced leather motorcycle and automobile helmets. During WW2, [Continue]