Original German WWII Luftwaffe LKpW101 Leather Winter Flying Helmet by Siemens - Size 60 Category_Blunderbuss This was more than likely

This was more than likely purchased in a bazaar as a souvenir to bring home

B-52 Weapon System Program at Headquarters Air Materiel Command

These can be secured in either the open or closed position

Bud served in World War II with the United States Marine Corps Leading a platoon of Marines as a Combat Engineer in the battle for Iwo Jima

and German building signs can be seen in the background

Original German WWII Luftwaffe LKpW101 Leather Winter Flying Helmet by Siemens - Size 60 Category_Blunderbuss This was more than likelyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition German WWII Luftwaffe Flieger Kopfhaube (Aviator Helmet Hood), model LKp W101. This is a helmet for winter, as indicated by the W. It is made of leather, with a very nice rabbit fur lining, which has a chamois backed forehead area and neck straps. Only the helmet itself is included. The helmet still has a clear original manufacturers tag on the interior rear: FL. Kopfhaube Gr. 60