Original German WWII Pilot Flight Protection Helmet SSK 90 by Siemens Lewis Gun A lovely petrol fueled thumb

A lovely petrol fueled thumb striking cigarette lighter showing the head of King George the Sixth on one side and Britannia on the other over the date of 1944

which were stationed at Reims

with evidence of some minor patches of old pitting on the barrel and rear of the receiver

8” x 10” black and white film stills taken during the production of the dramatic 1968 film "THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE" directed by Tony Richardson

Original German WWII Pilot Flight Protection Helmet SSK 90 by Siemens Lewis Gun A lovely petrol fueled thumbOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the SSK 90. Officially adopted by the Luftwaffe on 8 May 1941, the SSK 901 helmet was manufactured exclusively by the Siemens Company. The helmet was made out of interlocking and hinged steel plates that were designed to protect the head from shrapnel. The entire assembly was then covered with thick padding and dark brown leather identical to that found on standard air crew helmets.