Model
M1941
Maker
bxo = Deutsche Telephonwerke und Kabelindustrie A.G., Berlin
Weight
650 g
Condition
EXC+
Luftwaffe Flight Headgear LKp N 101 (Net Flying Head Cap) – bxo
Original Luftwaffe flight headgear LKp N 101, also known as a net flying head cap, manufactured by bxo – Deutsche Telephonwerke und Kabelindustrie A.G., Berlin. These head caps were introduced around 1941 and were used throughout the German Luftwaffe as a basic or intermediate headgear for flight and radio equipment.
The present example is complete and retains its original, period markings:
Description: Net flying head cap
Requirement code: Ln.26670
Device No.: 124-
Pattern: LKp N 101
Manufacturer: bxo (Deutsche Telephonwerke und Kabelindustrie A.G., Berlin)
Construction: Elastic net-type textile head cap with integrated attachment and securing points for headphones, throat microphones and additional flight communication components. The construction corresponds exactly to the LKp N 101 pattern and shows no later alterations or modifications.
Condition: Typical age- and use-related wear present. The material remains flexible, intact and complete. The markings are still clearly legible and confirm original wartime use.
Use: Net flying head caps of this type were employed in all fighter and bomber units of the Luftwaffe, serving as a base layer beneath leather or cloth flying helmets in combination with radio and intercom equipment.
Historical Background: Luftwaffe Net Flying Head Cap LKp N 101
The LKp N 101 net flying head cap formed part of the standardized flight equipment of the German Luftwaffe from around 1941. It served as a flexible base headgear, allowing the secure fitting of headphones, throat microphones and intercom systems beneath the actual flying helmet.
The net-like construction ensured a secure fit while maintaining freedom of movement and improved ventilation, particularly during longer missions.
Manufacturers such as bxo (Deutsche Telephonwerke und Kabelindustrie A.G., Berlin) were key suppliers of communication and radio equipment for the Luftwaffe. The clear Ln-number markings and pattern designations allow precise identification and dating of original examples today.
Well-preserved original net flying head caps of the LKp N 101 pattern are today sought-after collector’s items, as they provide authentic insight into the technical equipment and daily operational life of Luftwaffe aircrews.
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