HG-68 Luftwaffe LKp101 Leather Flying Helmet,
COMPLETE with all Avionics, by Siemens
An excellent example of the Luftwaffe cold weather flying helmet in
outstanding condition with all the key features: the dark brown leather shell;
earphones with their dark brown smooth leather covers, securing straps, buckles
and fittings, hooks and the elasticized pullout straps beneath the earphone
covers. At the bottom rear is the upside down, brown leather “Y” tab, the
arms of which extend into neck straps bearing the dark reddish-brown bakelite
covered larynx (Mi 4b) microphones (marked with the Luftwaffe control number
“Ln. 26779-2”). The avionics cord, with its four-prong end plug, exits the
helmet above the microphone straps. The cord and plug are excellent, with the
black bakelite plug being marked “BLKvFl27560”. The helmet interior is fully
lined in a white wool (very good condition, lightly discolored); the oval
earphones are fleece padded – lightly soiled, and with some wear flattening,
but sound. The translucent – (age-yellowed) plastic earphone covers (beneath
the fleece) are marked: “Ln 26602”. There is a nomenclature tag at the rear
of the helmet nicely marked with the Baumuster (Model type) LkpW101, and traces
of a reddish-pink ink Luftwaffe acceptance stamp. The manufacturer is noted as:
“Siemens Apparate u. Maschinen G.m.b.H.” with the size given as 59. About as
choice an example as you can get - these helmets are always a very desirable
item!
$775.00
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Item HG-68
