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LOT 3351
World War II Luftwaffe LKpW101 Winter Flight Helmet with Very Rare Double Hose Oxygen Mask - The LKpW101 was the winter flight helmet for the German Luftwaffe during World War II. This leather helmet with rabbit fur lining comes with a receiver inside the leather receiver cups and a leather and bakelite throat microphone unit. The data label has the “bxo” code for Deutsche Telephonwerke und Kabelindustrie. The throat mic is marked “Mi4b,”“bxo” and “Ln26779-3.” Includes a very rare double hose closed system 10-6701 oxygen mask with two point attachment. This unusual oxygen mask was likely developed for use at high attitude towards the end of the war.
CONDITION: The flight helmet is very fine with the leather remaining supple and minimal wear to the lining. The oxygen mask is also very fine with the rubber remaining flexible and the chamois lining to the mask remaining in place including the nose strap. A fine example of a World War II Luftwaffe winter flight helmet with rarely encounter double hose oxygen mask. This is a must have for the serious WWII aviation collector.
Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500
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LOT 3352
World War II Luftwaffe LKpN101 Summer Flight Helmet - The famous/infamous LKpN101 summer flight helmet was very popular with German fighter and bomber pilots throughout World War II. This net top or mesh lightweight flight helmet was designed without a chinstrap, which provided greater comfort for the wearer. It has leather receiver cups with receiver, and
a leather and bakelite throat microphone unit. The data label has the “bxo” code for Deutsche Telephonwerke und Kabelindustrie. The throat mic is marked “Mi4b,”“bxo” and “Ln26779-3.” The plug is marked “BLK v F 127560.” Includes tinted goggles and “bwz” code (Auer) type 6701- 1 oxygen mask with two point attachment.
CONDITION: The flight helmet is very fine, showing some wear to the fleece lining and some flex wear to the leather receiver cups. The data label is clear. The oxygen mask is also very fine with the rubber remaining flexible and the chamois lining to the mask remaining in place with the nose strap partially detached. A great example of the Luftwaffe’s famed LKpN101 flight helmet complete with receiver, goggles and oxygen mask that will be a welcomed addition to any World War II aviation collection.
Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500