Slovakia, Republic. A Slovak Air Force Flying Helmet, C.1940 Hold and traces of gold wash

and traces of gold wash also visible on reverse

overlaid by a gilded initial

This punishment was the sole work of the Feldwebel whom Crawford describes as a heavily-built man

maker marked “15” for Friedrch Orth

03 mm x 44

Slovakia, Republic. A Slovak Air Force Flying Helmet, C.1940 Hold and traces of gold washFlying helmet exterior in dark brown leather, composed of six triangular shaped panels forming the dome, with two facing horizontal panels below, each with a round hole cut out for the ears and designed with an ear flap, the front with a flap held up via single snap closure and designed to shield the face, the rear of the helmet with an additional flap that is held up via dual snap closures and designed to cover the exposed neck. The right side panel