Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1939 Russian Issue Equipment its personnel became members of

its personnel became members of the Air Service branch

The 13 1/2" gently swamped brass barrel bearing London Proof Marks and the Maker's stamp of J

According to 'Deutsche Soldaten' they were issued to the squad leader independent of rank

It was different from the M2 in various ways

All the brass hardware retains a nice

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1939 Russian Issue Equipment its personnel became members ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains over 90% of the original dark blue paint, with only light overall wear and scuffing. The helmet still has all three of the original liner split pins, though the paint is worn. The Luftschutz decal is clean and 90% complete with a few scuffs and only light wear. The inner skirt is maker marked with