Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1939 Russian Issue Equipment It was different from the

It was different from the M2 in various ways

The 13 1/2" gently swamped brass barrel bearing London Proof Marks and the Maker's stamp of J

a crucible laminated steel that gives the characteristic ripple look to the blade

which look to each contain 2 lenses

All the brass hardware retains a nice

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1939 Russian Issue Equipment It was different from theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains over 90% of the original dark blue paint, with only light overall wear and scuffing. The helmet still has all three of the original liner split pins, though the paint is worn. The Luftschutz decal is clean and 90% complete with a few scuffs and only light wear. The inner skirt is maker marked with