Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner & Chinstrap - dated 1938 British Flare Guns the cartridge hangs in after

the cartridge hangs in after firing

The included steel scabbard is in very good shape

the chamber for the powder bag was a bit larger in diameter than the bore

The rear sling swivel is missing

however it still has a lot of the original blued finish

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner & Chinstrap - dated 1938 British Flare Guns the cartridge hangs in afterOriginal 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 light overall wear and scratching, especially around the rim, which was most prone to contact with the ground. There is also a shallow dent in the center of the crown, with a few smaller