Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner - dated 1939 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) an island of Tinian had

an island of Tinian had to be secured

It shows just a bit of staining and age toning

As part of the Lend-Lease agreement

which has degraded the nap of the "doeskin" fabric

It could be an arsenal made blade made from standard steel

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner - dated 1939 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) an island of Tinian hadOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet, which looks to have seen a good amount of service during the WWII era. The helmet looks to have been reconditioned during the WWII Period, after suffering some damage and oxidation, and we have never really seen something like this before! We can see some past oxidation pitting on the crown of the helmet, which definitely has removed