Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner - dated 1938 U.S. Militaria This black paint is 85%

This black paint is 85% throughout and still has a bright finish with typical wear for the age

commonly known as the flip shield with the short enclosed type spring mechanism

The early issue aluminum liner band is marked on the left outer side with 64 nA / 57

and the blade tip is unfortunately broken off

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner - dated 1938 U.S. Militaria This black paint is 85%Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz "Gladiator" German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains over 80% of the original dark blue paint, with light overall wear and some areas of oxidation where the paint is missing. The helmet still has all four of the original liner attachment split pins, with partly intact paint. The Luftschutz decal is clean, without much yellowing, but it is probably