Original German WWII U.S. G.I. Decorated M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 57cm Liner - American Soldier Painted Reichsadler & Decals U.S. Flare Guns He died of pneumonia in

He died of pneumonia in 1982

5" blade has only one blood gutter running down each side and bears an unmistakable Armorer's Mark (appears to be a running man inside a shield) is heavily stamped into the blade directly in front of the guard

the end of the war in the Pacific

It bears serial number 8250

Serial number 152660 is found on the receiver below the maker mark

Original German WWII U.S. G.I. Decorated M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 57cm Liner - American Soldier Painted Reichsadler & Decals U.S. Flare Guns He died of pneumonia inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet, which looks to have seen moderate service during the WWII era, and was then captured by an American G. I. who then repainted the exterior with tri color decals on both sides and a German breast style eagle on the front. The exterior of this German helmet has been entirely repainted. There is also minor paint loss around the rim, which was