Original German WWII Service Used M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 Vietnam resulted in a project to

resulted in a project to produce a better helmet which would also have a distinctively American appearance

These sections are not necessarily of the same length

It is marked with a stylized WN inside an oval

It is featured in artwork such as ukiyo-e prints

Original German WWII Service Used M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 Vietnam resulted in a project toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet, which definitely looks to have seen service during the WWII era. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 75% of the original dark blue paint, with light overall wear and scratching, especially around the rim, which was most prone to contact with the ground. There is also paint missing on the front and rear visors,