Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Air Defense Gladiator Helmet German Field Gear which used the trapdoor breechblock

which used the trapdoor breechblock design developed by Erskine S

This helmet is stamped "989A" which indicates the approximate manufacture date of June 1944

The condition

Only a couple available

all this means no shearing

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Air Defense Gladiator Helmet German Field Gear which used the trapdoor breechblockOriginal Items: Only one set available. This is an excellent original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 95% of the original dark blue paint. The helmet retains the original split pin rivets. The Luftschutz decal is clean and 95% complete but has some scuffs on the front side. The inner skirt is maker marked RL2 39 10. In addition there is a paint stamp that reads: Hchstpreis RM 8.