Czech Vz25 Helmet which has been re-issued to the 'Luftschutz', complete with decal. 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. Beside these specific Luftschutz type helmets a large amount of captured helmets from foreign nations were re-issued for Luftschutz purposes. This is a Czech Military Vz25 Helmet which has been re-issued to the Luftschutz. The helmet shows a Luftschutz decal which is placed on front, the olive green Czech army paint is still visible beneath the decal The interior has the original leather liner. The chinstrap is complete and present as well. Rare and hard to find helmet in good used condition!