Slovakia, Republic. A Slovak Air Force Flying Helmet, C.1940 Hold the exterior lid is embossed

the exterior lid is embossed with a gilt eagle with outstretched wings

maker marked “15” for Friedrch Orth

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

He is buried in Quebec City (St

(Silberne 1914 Verdienstmedaille)

Slovakia, Republic. A Slovak Air Force Flying Helmet, C.1940 Hold the exterior lid is embossedFlying 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