Original German WWII Early Luftschutz Gladiator Steel Helmet Converted to Civic Police Issue Japanese Uniforms not Naval as one might

not Naval as one might expect

The OD green fiber scabbard is marked U

while both plates of the black synthetic grip are firmly held in place by two rivets and central pins

made up of an original stripper clip for the Legendary German Mauser Karabiner 98 Kurz (k98k)

This is a fine condition WWII period Mark 3 U

Original German WWII Early Luftschutz Gladiator Steel Helmet Converted to Civic Police Issue Japanese Uniforms not Naval as one mightOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is something we haven't seen before! This is a very nice genuine steel construction early pattern Luftschutz "Gladiator" style helmet, which was later outfitted for German WWII civic police issue. It features black paint and an NSDAP swas decal on the right side. Comes with complete "oil cloth" lacquered fabric liner and cork washers still intact and tight with all split pins. The liner is in very good shape,