Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner - dated 1939 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) " Similar markings are found

" Similar markings are found on many Spanish-American war era Machetes used in Cuba

which has degraded the nap of the "doeskin" fabric

As part of the Lend-Lease agreement

an island of Tinian had to be secured

Specifications:Blade Length: 15 1/2"Blade Style: Single Edge BayonetOverall length: 20 1/8“Crossguard: 3 3/4”Scabbard Length: 16 1/4"

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner - dated 1939 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) " Similar markings are foundOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet, which looks to have seen a good amount of service during the WWII era. The helmet looks to have been reconditioned during the WWII Period, after suffering some damage and oxidation, and we have never really seen something like this before! We can see some past oxidation pitting on the crown of the helmet, which definitely has removed