Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1939 Availability_Domestic This the later pattern made

This the later pattern made at Kokura Arsenal before and during WWII

I can hardly imagine a better Divisional Commander than the latter

This is a Genuine WWI Austro-Hungarian Model 1918 helmet with original Olive Green / Brown "Isonzo braun" paint

The vet was in one of the armored divisions in Pattons 3rd Army and brought one home to use in his cellar during stormy weather

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1939 Availability_Domestic This the later pattern madeOriginal 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 80% of the original dark blue paint, with light overall wear and some oxidation speckling. The interior paint is in similar, with some larger spots of paint loss and oxidation. The helmet still has all four of the original liner