Germany, Luftwaffe. A Winter Flight Helmet, By Striegel & Wagner, C. 1939 GTRexclude the forehead of the inner

the forehead of the inner shell

obverse depicting two angels hovering on either side of a red and white enameled cross

reverse with central rightward-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II circumscribed by name and title

and historical research

At the time the unit was stationed at the central part of the Eastern Front

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Winter Flight Helmet, By Striegel & Wagner, C. 1939 GTRexclude the forehead of the inner(Luftwaffe Fliegerkopfhaube). An extremely well preserved Luftwaffe winter flight helmet, constructed of a dark brown leather shell. It features a retractable brown cotton strap emanating from the back of the crown and fastening with a functional magnetic metal buckle, with the back also flanked by two integral leather straps culminating in functional snap buttons for the accommodation of an oxygen mask. The helmet is flanked by reinforced earpieces,