Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 Japanese Military Maps Government soon indicated their plant

Government soon indicated their plant might be better used for supplies more urgently needed

The cylinder arbor pin is marked 245

Every crewman is identified by both name and his position on the plane

a couple of minor tears to the felt at the edges but in overall wonderful collectible condition

The pintle is ordnance bomb marked

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 Japanese Military Maps Government soon indicated their plantOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service worn original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains over 75% of the original dark blue paint, with overall wear and some scuffs through the paint. There is also a cracked dent on the rear top of the helmet, probably from falling debris. The front of the helmet has a very nice patinated LUFTSCHUTZ winged decal, which is retained over