Original German WWII Luftwaffe LKpW101 Leather Winter Flying Helmet by Siemens - Size 60 Category_Blunderbuss The original M6 was notoriously

The original M6 was notoriously unreliable

Armond Connery

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

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

During World War II the battalion was present for the Invasion of Sicily (although it saw no combat after the friendly fire incident on 11 July involving the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 504th PIR

Original German WWII Luftwaffe LKpW101 Leather Winter Flying Helmet by Siemens - Size 60 Category_Blunderbuss The original M6 was notoriouslyOriginal 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