{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-luftwaffe-lkpw101-leather-winter-flying-helmet-by-siemens-with-avionics-size-58","title":"Original German WWII Luftwaffe LKpW101 Leather Winter Flying Helmet by Siemens with Avionics - Size 58","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent and very complete German WWII Luftwaffe Fliegerkopfhaube, model LKp W101, the leather winter flying helmet used by Luftwaffe aircrew. Manufactured for the Luftwaffe by Luftfahrt-Gerätewerk Hakenfelde G.m.b.H. under \u003cb\u003eSiemens \u003c\/b\u003elabeling, this example retains its original size \u003cb\u003e58 \u003c\/b\u003emanufacturer's tag together with a highly desirable intact communications setup, including the installed \u003cb\u003eLN26602\u003c\/b\u003e earphones, \u003cb\u003eMi4b \/ Ln 26779-2\u003c\/b\u003e throat microphones, wiring, and \u003cb\u003eBLK v FL 27560\u003c\/b\u003e four pole break coupling. The helmet shows honest service wear while remaining notably complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet still has a clear original manufacturers tag on the interior rear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFL. Kopfhaube  Gr. 58\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaumuster LKp W101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGerät - Nr  124-436 A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWerk - Nr –\/Striwa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnf. Z    Ln 26618\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSiemens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLieferer: Luftfahrt-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGerätewerk Hakenfelde\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eG.m.b.H.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good, with the expected wear from service. There is definitely sweat and oil staining on the interior, on both the chamois and shearling. Both chin straps are still intact, as are both buckles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe throat microphones are marked \u003cb\u003eMi4b \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e Ln 26779-2\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003cb\u003e BLK v FL 27560\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this example especially desirable is the combination of its clear Siemens and Luftfahrt-Gerätewerk Hakenfelde manufacturer's label, size 58 marking, original LN26602 receivers, Mi4b \/ Ln 26779-2 throat microphones, BLK v FL 27560 coupling, intact straps and buckles, and honest service staining. Complete avionics are frequently the first components lost from surviving flying helmets, so their presence gives this LKp W101 considerably greater historical and display interest. It would make an excellent addition to a collection devoted to Luftwaffe flight equipment, German WWII aviation, aircrew communications equipment, or fighter and bomber crew material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45569868398661,"sku":"ONSV26CC103","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/7ED4744D-CCC7-4591-9B66-F095CF6CC146.jpg?v=1786996705","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-luftwaffe-lkpw101-leather-winter-flying-helmet-by-siemens-with-avionics-size-58","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}