Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - Size 57 Japanese Antique Guns and in March

and in March

Many makers made these with Leather Scabbards

such as this magnificent example with a three-pronged blade

This pistol is dated 1942 and marked with the maker code ecko for Emil Eckoldt of Suhl

documents and a photograph

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - Size 57 Japanese Antique Guns and in MarchOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 90% of the original dark blue paint. The helmet retains the original split pin rivets, with the original paint present. The Luftschutz decal is clean and 95% complete with only a couple very minor scuffs. There is a sizable dent right above the decal on the top of the helmet. The inner skirt