Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet by Rossoll - dated 1939 German Machine Guns The reverse of the fittings

The reverse of the fittings shows a thistle blossom

3 mi) away

in later examples spring-loaded to close automatically for safety

The belt clip is still present

Despite his success at the exposition

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet by Rossoll - dated 1939 German Machine Guns The reverse of the fittingsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet, which definitely looks to have seen service during the WWII era. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 85% of the original dark blue paint, with some areas of paint loss from wear and also oxidation on the front and rear skirts. The interior has faired a bit worse, with paint loss and pitting on most of the bottom front visor,