Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Civil Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 Russian Flare Guns seize and defend the sector

seize and defend the sector between Kochem and Burg and begin the push aim at the heartland of Germany

1 rear sight without shield and a No

A rotating extractor was designed

marking on the blade ricasso

This indicates use by the 46th (1st Lower Silesian) Infantry "Count Kirchbach" Infantry Regiment

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Civil Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 Russian Flare Guns seize and defend the sectorOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very good original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 90% of the original dark blue paint, with light wear, and a small dent on the rear right crown. The helmet retains the original split pin rivets, with original paint. The Luftschutz decal is clean and 90% complete with only a few scuffs. The inner skirt is maker marked with stamping into the