Luftschutz M38 Gladiator Helmet
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!
