Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 59cm Liner - dated 1938 81mm Mortar The belt was quite dry

The belt was quite dry when received

A month later

though there is a bit of fouling

this is what was used in the coal mines in the late 1800's and right up to WW1 and also used for trench illumination

the 99th Bomb Group

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 59cm Liner - dated 1938 81mm Mortar The belt was quite dryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 90% of the original dark blue paint, with overall wear, with some chipping and oxidation. The helmet still has all three of the original split pin rivets, with nearly complete paint. The Luftschutz decal is clean and 95% complete with a few scuffs and wear, with a lovely yellowed patina. The