Luftschutz M38 Gladiator Helmet with Decal (Stahlhelm M38). The RLB (Reichsluftschutzbund) was an official national organization tasked with all aspects of civil air raid defence. On 26 September 1938 a specific helmet for RLB (Reichsluftschutzbund) personnel was introduced that incorporated a raised horizontal bead between the visors and crown. These helmets were commonly called the "Gladiator" style helmet. This is a three piece M38 type Luftschutz helmet, the helmet is in very good condition, complete with liner and blackened leather chinstrap. The helmet is having a leather type liner, the liner is size '56' marked. The helmet retains most of its blue-grey paint, the Luftschutz decal is placed on front and is present for about 95%. The reverse interior neck guard apron is nicely marked 'RL2 39/42' indicating production in 1939, there is a white ink marking with the maximum sales price of 8 Reichsmark (Höchstpreis RM 8). There is one small tear in the leather liner, see photos, besides that the helmet is in very good condition. Nice original Luftschutz helmet!