Original German WWII Luftwaffe LKpN101 Netzkopfhaube Summer Flying Helmet in Size 58cm with Avionics

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 good with some tearing in the net as shown. This example includes the original Avionics.

It still has the original manufacturers tag on the interior rear, which is faint:

Netzkopfhaube Gr. 58
Baumuster LKp N101
Gerät - Nr 124-452 A-2
Werk - Nr  - / K.Hsl
Anf. Z     Ln 26670
Hersteller
bxo

The maker code bxo is for Deutsche Telephonwerke & Kabelindustrie AG of Berlin, a manufacturer of telephone and radio equipment. The helmet is in great overall condition with very few holes in the netting, something we almost never see due to the fragility of the material! But the interior fur is disconnecting from its place. Some of the stitching along the edges of the helmet is also coming undone.

The throat microphones are marked Mi4c and Ln 26779-3 meaning the avionics are comprised of oval Mi4c magnetic type throat microphones with four-pole break coupling/plug. The helmet carries the longer communication cord which is marked with a D in a circle. 

Overall a very good honest Luftwaffe fighter pilots helmet offered in very good complete condition.