WW2 German LKpS100 Fliegerkopfhaube Summer Flight Helmet BATTLE OF BRITAIN

31216, as used by many German pilots throughout the early stages of WW2. During WW1, most pilots quickly realized the need for protective headgear due to the cold weather effects while in an open cockpit.

As no headgear was readily available, pilots were forced to utilize commercially produced leather motorcycle and automobile helmets. During WW2, the German military produced approx. 10 variations of flight helmets for various operational conditions, as well as with or without radio communication equipment.

This specific helmet was designed with radio equipment for fighter and bomber pilots. Made of cotton and fleece, this helmet is in AMAZING used condition. There are no rips or tears, and the fabric is still very soft and supple. All snaps, tabs, and buckles work correctly, and there is NO corrosion on the steel fittings. The interesting feature is that this has the later type headphones, so I suspect it was updated during the war.

All electrics are FULLY intact, including the helmet plug and throat mic! All straps are fully adjustable, and the data label is still intact indicating, LKpS100, Fl. It is marked as being a size 58, and features a PROMINENT BAL Stamp and Manufacture Date of 15 Nov. This helmet remains ins "slightly" used condition with a bit of wear and marks.

The leather covers for the ear phones are also still fully intact! A HIGHLY sought-after piece, it would make a FANTASTIC and VERY RARE addition to any collection or display!! PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL YOU ARE INVOICED! Most of my items are vintage, and as such are AS-IS, so you must therefore expect a degree of wear due to age and/or usage. Although my passion is the Me109, I do offer many other German Aircraft Fw190, Me262, etc.

, as well as USAF and Japanese items. Occasionally I do offer many non-vintage items such as prints and art relating to the time period.

Use is solely based on my authorization only. The item "WW2 German LKpS100 Fliegerkopfhaube Summer Flight Helmet BATTLE OF BRITAIN" is in sale since Sunday, April 24, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Germany\Personal, Field Gear". The seller is "messerschmitt*109" and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.