Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia the search continued from dawn

the search continued from dawn to dusk

The chinstrap is in similar condition to the liner leather

This is a very nice example of an Imperial German NCO Visor Cap (Schirmmütze)

It should be noted that on occasion a helmet might be found bearing no markings whatsoever

these modified liners could not be manufactured in time for jumps so they were modified by the soldiers themselves

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia the search continued from dawnOriginal 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 sizable dent in the center of the crown, with a few smaller