{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-luftwaffe-lkpw101-winter-flying-helmet-by-siemens-with-avionics-goggles-size-59","title":"Original German WWII Luftwaffe LKpW101 Winter Flying Helmet by Siemens with Avionics \u0026 Goggles - Size 59","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent original German WWII \u003cstrong\u003eLuftwaffe LKp W101 winter flying helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eSiemens-Apparate und Maschinen G.m.b.H.\u003c\/strong\u003e and complete with its installed communications equipment and a set of period flight goggles. The W designation identifies the winter pattern, and this example retains the dark leather exterior, warm shearling lining, throat microphones, headphones, communication cord, rear connector, and oxygen-mask attachment hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet is in excellent condition. It still has the original manufacturers tag on the interior rear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFL. Kopfhaube Gr. 59\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaumuster LKp W101\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerät - Nr 124-436 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWerk - Nr -\/Striwa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnf. Z Ln26618\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHersteller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiemens-Apparate u.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaschinen G.m.b.H.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very good to excellent. It features the studs and hooks for a 4 point oxygen mask attachment. The throat microphones are marked \u003cstrong\u003eMi4b\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLn 26779-2\u003c\/strong\u003e meaning the avionics are composed of round\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Mi4b\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e magnetic type throat microphones with four-pole break coupling\/plug. It carries the short communication cord favored by fighter pilots and is fitted with a plug that is nicely marked \u003cstrong\u003eBLK v Fl 27560\u003c\/strong\u003e. This really is a fantastic example of a German WWII Flying helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included are a wonder set of Luftwaffe flying goggles in the standard teardrop shape with a divider in the center marked \u003cstrong\u003eM.W. 42\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unfortunately there is a crack in one of the lenses as shown, but it is minor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LKp W101 represented a refinement of the earlier LKp W100 winter flying helmet, incorporating improved Siemens communications equipment and revised earphone and throat-microphone housings. The earphones were contained within streamlined hard-rubber cups covered in leather, while the exterior shape incorporated recesses that helped keep goggle straps in position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe insulated interior also incorporated additional material around the earphones to improve comfort and sound transmission while helping protect the sensitive communications components from dust and external noise. The throat-microphone straps were adjustable and connected through the rear leather housing, which also served as the junction point for the helmet wiring and external communication lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the \u003cstrong\u003eSiemens manufacturer label, size 59 designation, complete earphones and Mi4b throat microphones, Ln 26779-2 markings, BLK v Fl 27560 plug, oxygen-mask attachment hardware, winter shearling lining, and included M.W. 42 flying goggles\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this a particularly complete and desirable Luftwaffe flying-helmet set. The minor crack in one goggle lens is the principal condition issue, while the helmet itself remains an excellent example of German WWII aviation equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46061601357893,"sku":"ONAC25SD0080","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/202D40DB-EFBF-414D-9C80-B83077066030.jpg?v=1792440240","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-luftwaffe-lkpw101-winter-flying-helmet-by-siemens-with-avionics-goggles-size-59","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}