Original German WWII Luftwaffe LKpN101 Netzkopfhaube Summer Flying Helmet in Size 57cm with Avionics & Flight Goggles by Luftfahrtgeraetewerk Hakenfelde GmbH, Berlin-Spandau
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Original Item: Only One Available. The famous net-top helmet proved popular with Luftwaffe pilots as it was designed for comfort and without the restriction of a chinstrap. This classic mesh flying helmet which has become synonymous with Luftwaffe fighter pilots in WW2. This example has a manufacturers label coded hdc indicating it was produced by the firm of Luftfahrtgeraetewerk Hakenfelde GmbH, Berlin-Spandau. Overall condition is great with some minor tearing in the mesh. This example includes the original Avionics and a set of flight goggles.
It still has the original manufacturers tag on the interior rear, which is faint:
Netzkopfhaube Gr. 57
Baumuster LKp N101
Gerät - Nr 124-452 A-2
Werk - Nr - /
Anf. Z Ln 26670
Hersteller
hdc
The maker code hdc is for Luftfahrtgeraetewerk Hakenfelde GmbH, Berlin-Spandau. The helmet is in great overall condition though there are definitely some holes in the netting as shown.
The throat microphones are marked Mi4b and Ln 26779-2 meaning the avionics are composed of oval Mi4b magnetic type throat microphones with four-pole break coupling/plug. The helmet carries the short communication cord favored by fighter pilots and is fitted with a plug that is nicely marked BLK v FL 27560.
The goggles are in great shape overall and show heavy cracking to the rubber as shown, with wear and warping to the eyepieces. One of the lenses is now loose.
Overall a very good honest Luftwaffe fighter pilots helmet offered in very good complete condition.
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- 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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