Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - marked and dated 1939 Military Books & Documents It would make a fine

It would make a fine Brown Bess accessory

Each class was awarded according to the rank of the recipient and could be issued with or without swords (for peace or war time period) and crown (for a 2nd award)

The mine has a metal case

while the plating on the back has oxidized

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - marked and dated 1939 Military Books & Documents It would make a fineOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 85% of the original dark blue paint, with scratching and small dents. The helmet retains the original split pin rivets, though the tops have all oxidized and lost all paint. The Luftschutz decal is clean and 90% complete with only a couple small scuffs and chips. The inner skirt is maker