Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet in Near-Mint Condition MILITARIA the Packet

the Packet

” the function of which was to keep an eye on British men-of-war on the Baltimore blockade and warn returning United States vessels to keep away

On 22 April

These covers have since been removed perhaps when it was converted from an over the shoulder bandoleer to a waist belt

The former was for officers and the latter for troops

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet in Near-Mint Condition MILITARIA the PacketOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 98% of the original dark blue paint. The helmet retains the original split pin rivets. The Luftschutz decal is clean and 95% complete with only a couple very minor scuffs. The inner skirt is maker marked RL2 39 21. In addition there is a decal inside that reads: Vertrieb genehmigt gem 8