OUTSTANDING COMPLETE WWII German Luftwaffe “LKpW10 SUMMER FLIGHT HELMET. (Netzkopfhaube LKp N 101 mit FT-Gerät) With Radio Headphones And Throat Mics. Certified

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OUTSTANDING COMPLETE WWII German Luftwaffe “LKpW10 SUMMER FLIGHT HELMET. (Netzkopfhaube LKp N 101 mit FT-Gerät) With Radio Headphones And Throat Mics. Certified. With the advent of military aircraft in WWI most of the early pilots soon discovered that appropriate protective headgear was a necessity due to the cold and the all too frequent occurrence of oil leaking into the slipstream and covering the pilot. Originally the German military was caught unprepared and no specific headgear or uniforms for pilots were available. This resulted in the pilots utilizing commercially produced motor car helmets. These tight fitting, soft leather helmets proved to be ideal and future flight helmets were basically modified versions of the early motor car helmets. The LKpN101 flight helmet came in two slightly different variations but retained the same designation for both patterns. The earlier pattern had a two point oxygen mask attachment while the later pattern was equipped with a three point oxygen mask attachment. Both of these patterns were predominately used by fighter pilots. Five panel, slightly mottled, tan linen construction summer flight helmet with integral communications equipment, sheet metal, and brown leather fittings and a brushed rayon lining. Earcups, throat mic and straps complete. Plug is missing and cord are and in good cut condition also some tape (see photo) . Nice makers label. . Size about 56. Hard example to find. Pulled out of a 40 year collection and was a direct Vet purchase by them. Nice example showing the expected minor age and wear overall good condition. Some loss.   One of the classic desirable collector’s items   from the Third Reich  in good condition.   Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.   100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site.    Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. RARE Complete , DO NOT MISS THIS! foam display head not included