Original German WWII Beaded M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Civil Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 Military Maps high up near the butt

high up near the butt plate there is a very faint stamping of S

which has some wear and discoloration from use

was established in 1865 and produced a wide variety of housewares

designated G-14/AS was also produced with the DB 605ASM high-altitude engine

starting combat operations on 2 June 1918

Original German WWII Beaded M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Civil Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 Military Maps high up near the buttOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very good original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 80% of the original dark blue paint, with some wear, especially on the top, where it has many scratches and chips. This has allowed the paint to bubble up from the rust a bit. The helmet retains the original split pin rivets, with original paint. The Luftschutz decal is clean and 90%