Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet by Rossoll - dated 1939 German Machine Guns Despite his success at the

Despite his success at the exposition

The cap also has an embossed and silvered stamp over the left ear on the sweatband: EREL PATENT / STIRNSCHUTZ

so this is not the original regiment it was issued to

which was replaced with a swivel ejector on the Mk

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet by Rossoll - dated 1939 German Machine Guns Despite his success at theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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 85% of the original dark blue paint, with some areas of paint loss from wear and also oxidation on the front and rear skirts. The interior has faired a bit worse, with paint loss and pitting on most of the bottom front visor,