{"product_id":"original-east-german-airforce-ground-crew-helmet","title":"East German Airforce Ground Crew Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eDue to the way they were stored, some of these helmets are slightly misshapen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis original East German Airforce ground crew helmet is genuine Cold War military surplus issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCold War Aviation Origin\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued to NVA Luftstreitkräfte ground technicians, this helmet shielded personnel working near jet engines on active airfields. The \u003cb\u003ereinforced composite shell\u003c\/b\u003e provides lightweight impact defence without the heavy bulk of traditional steel, keeping ground crews mobile and protected around aircraft during high-intensity flight line operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAcoustic \u0026amp; Interior Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered specifically for high-noise airfield environments, it features \u003cb\u003eintegrated ear cups\u003c\/b\u003e to deaden harsh jet blast noise. The interior relies on a \u003cb\u003efoam-lined core\u003c\/b\u003e and a leather suspension harness with a padded face roll, cushioning the head and securing a comfortable fit during long maintenance shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eConstruct \u0026amp; Display Utility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with a dark brown leather rim border, \u003cb\u003eheavy yellow contrast stitching\u003c\/b\u003e, and a central identification stripe, this helmet offers an authentic Cold War aesthetic. A \u003cb\u003eremovable leather chinstrap\u003c\/b\u003e with a steel buckle retains the fit, making it an excellent addition for militaria displays, historical reenactments, or unique headwear collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd this genuine Cold War East German Airforce ground crew helmet to your militaria collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56046094909825,"sku":"SKU8695K","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/b3f7e4fdebeea05d68aeb49f1f7d51c5.webp?v=1785934799","url":"https:\/\/forces-uniform-and-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/original-east-german-airforce-ground-crew-helmet","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}