Luftschutz M38 Gladiator Helmet (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 rarely seen one-piece construction M38 type Luftschutz helmet, the helmet is complete with its original liner and rare original late war plastic type chinstrap. Nice original late war variant helmet in very good condition!