Slovakia, Republic. A Slovak Air Force Flying Helmet, C.1940 Hold overlaid by a gilded initial

overlaid by a gilded initial

maker marked “15” for Friedrch Orth

(Silberne 1914 Verdienstmedaille)

03 mm x 44

Slovakia, Republic. A Slovak Air Force Flying Helmet, C.1940 Hold overlaid by a gilded initialFlying 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