Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner - dated 1938 U.S. Militaria with a great deal of

with a great deal of the original finish present

but has been removed in the front for a larger fit

This black paint is 85% throughout and still has a bright finish with typical wear for the age

commonly known as the flip shield with the short enclosed type spring mechanism

The tag is in very good condition

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner - dated 1938 U.S. Militaria with a great deal ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz "Gladiator" German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains over 80% of the original dark blue paint, with light overall wear and some areas of oxidation where the paint is missing. The helmet still has all four of the original liner attachment split pins, with partly intact paint. The Luftschutz decal is clean, without much yellowing, but it is probably