Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 French Artwork & Posters Its principal missions were to

Its principal missions were to build up Italian morale and to depress that of the enemy by creating the impression that a large force of Americans had reached the front and was preparing to enter that battle line and take an active part in the fighting

The exterior of this German helmet retains almost all of the original black paint

Unlike its previous counterpart

but photographic evidence suggests that British officers began to wear the hat in the 1920s

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Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 French Artwork & Posters Its principal missions were toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service worn original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains over 75% of the original dark blue paint, with overall wear and some scuffs through the paint. There is also a cracked dent on the rear top of the helmet, probably from falling debris. The front of the helmet has a very nice patinated LUFTSCHUTZ winged decal, which is retained over