WWII German M38 Luftschutz "Gladiator" Helmet
| Year: | WW2 |
| Maker: | Unknown |
| Type: | M38 Luftschutz Helmet |
| Condition: | Good |
Description
11/5/26 - For sale is an original World War II German M38 Luftschutz helmet, the multi-piece "Gladiator" style nicknamed for its distinctive flared skirt. These helmets were issued to the Reichsluftschutzbund, Germany's civil air defense organization, and worn by air raid wardens, fire watchers and civilian rescue crews during Allied bombing raids. The helmet retains most of its original dark blue paint with light wear, scattered surface spotting and some edge wear on the rim, and there is a dent in the crown above the front decal. The Luftschutz winged decal is very crisp and nearly complete. The inside of the rear skirt is stamped "RL2-39/42." The original leather liner is supple and stamped size 55, and the leather chinstrap is intact. A WWII Luftschutz Gladiator helmet with a crisp decal and its original liner and chinstrap.
Specifications
| Condition: | Good |
| Maker: | Unknown |
| Year: | WW2 |
| Type: | M38 Luftschutz Helmet |
